
Herbs that Tonify Blood
Category
Properties
Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
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Bitter Sour |
Mildly Cold Cool |
Liver Spleen Lung |
5-30g |
Actions & Indications
Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
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Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation |
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Astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei |
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Calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain |
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Softens the Liver and relieves pain |
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Contraindications
- Contraindicated for those with diarrhea from Deficiency Cold (Yang Deficiency).
- Contraindicated for those with eczema or rashes from External Wind Attack with incomplete expression.
- Contraindicated postpartum for those with Blood Stagnation or those who are still bleeding.
- Do not use in large doses or over a prolonged period for those with Liver disorders.
- This herb may be associated with drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery.