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| Chinese Name |
Shegan |
| Latin |
Rhizoma Belamcandae |
| English Name |
Blackberrylily Rhizome |
| Key Characteristics |
Herb that clears heat and eliminates toxin |
| Source |
Dried rhizome of Belamcanda chinensis (L) DC. (Fam. Iridaceae).
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| Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Bitter, cold; Lung
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| Actions |
To clear heat and eliminate toxin, resolve sputum, and ease the sore throat |
| Indications |
Sore throat, cough and dyspnea with expectoration of copious sputum due to accumulation of toxic heat, excessive sputum and fire, in addition, used for bronchitis, asthma, laryngopharyngitis, chronic sinusitis, impotence.
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| Precaution |
It is forbidden to give to patients with loose stools due to spleen deficiency in the spleen and pregnancy women, or use with caution.
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| Chemical Composition |
It contains iridin, tectorigenin, sheganone, tectoridin, belamcandin, etc.
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