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Herb 9 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

LIV, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Astringent, Warm

Latin:

Semen Litchi Chinensis

Chinese:

荔枝核

Tone Marks:

lì zhī hé

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Chinese Herb Actions

Disperses Cold, Moves Qi and Relieves Pain
Used for hernial pain and testicular disorders, groin pain, and bulging pain with swelling. Also used for running piglets sensations with an upward shooting sensation from the low abdomen to the chest region.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

Use with caution in patients not suffering from Cold-Damp Qi Obstruction

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

Very well tolerated
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Chinese Herb Dosage

9-15 grams in decoction, crush before dispensing (Bensky)
10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)

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