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Channels:

LI, LIV, SI

Properties:

Spicy, Cold, Toxic

Latin:

Mylabris

Tone Marks:

bān máo

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Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has been shown to cause teratogenic (birth defects) effects.

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

This herb is considered toxic.
(while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

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