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Medicinal Fatheadtree
Medicinal Fatheadtree. Properties: Bitter; Cold. Meridians: Lung; Large Intestine; Gallbladder; Bladder
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Dan Mu
中文名 (Chinese)
胆木
Latin Name
Nauclea Officinalis
English Name
Medicinal Fatheadtree
Alias Names
山熊胆熊胆树药乌檀黄胆木黄心木树黄柏
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Bitter; Cold
Meridians (归经)
Lung; Large Intestine; Gallbladder; Bladder
Part Used
Branch and bark
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
To clear heat and resolve toxin, disperse swelling and relieve pain.
Indication (主治)
Acute tonsillitis, pharyngolaryngitis, mastitis, enteritis, bacilla ry dysentery, urinary tract infection, cholecystitis, ulcer of lower limb, infection due to foot lichen, swollen boil with pus and ulcer, dermatitis, eczema.
🔗 External References
HERB DB
TCMID
4254
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