Herb Listings
Hu Po / Amber | |||
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Taste: Sweet • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Calm Shen • Sub Category: Anchor & Settle Shen | |||
Dosage0.9-3g |
Actions1. Arrests tremors & palpitations & calms the spirit: for palpitations with anxiety, excessive dreams, insomnia, forgetfulness, anxiety, & seizures due to disturbance of the spirit. Also used for childhood convulsions & seizures.2. Invigorates the blood & dissipates stasis: for amenorrhea or pain associated with palpable immobile masses due to blood stasis. Also used recently in treating coronary heart disease. 3. Promotes urination & invigorates the blood: for urinary retention or painful urinary dysfunction, especially with bloody urine. 3. Reduces swelling & promotes healing for sores, carbuncles, & ulcerations of the skin. Also for swelling & pain of the scrotum or vulvular area. |
MeridiansBladder, Heart, Liver |
CautionsNot to be used in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs. |