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Glehnia Root (Radix Glehniae)

Location found

Shandong, Hebei, Liaoning and Fiangsu provinces, China

Flavor & Property

Sweet; slightly cold

Effects

Promotes stomach function and fluid metabolism

Use

Dry cough

* used with ophiopogon root, fragrant solomonseal rhizome and mulberry leaf

Dry mouth and poor appetite

* used with dried rehmannia root and ophiopogon root

Deep red tongue with lack of saliva

* used with fresh rehmannia root and fresh dendrobium

Dosage & Administration

10-15g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Contraindicate with black hellebore root

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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