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…with glycyrrhiza to treat dampness and regulate the stomach. How much pinellia should I take? Internally, the recommended dose of pinellia is 3-9 grams used in a decoction. For skin conditions, most practitioners recommend pinellia be administered externally by incorporating it into a juice or grinding the root into a…

…to dispel wind and dampness, and to strengthen the tendons and bones. Homalomena is used to treat pain and weakness in the lower back and knees, along with numbness in the lower extremities. How much homalomena should I take? The typical dosage of homalomena is between 5 and 10 grams,…

…to clear heat and dampness, and to invigorate the blood. Today, abutilon seeds are sometimes still used to reduce fevers, reduce inflammation, and increase the flow of urine. Some practitioners also use abutilon seeds to treat respiratory conditions such as tuberculosis, and to aid in digestion. Externally, abutilon seeds can…

…and expels wind and dampness. Cibotium is usually not taken alone, but is combined with other yang tonic herbs to strengthen the back and sexual organs. These same herbs may be used with other ingredients such as eucommia, drynaria and cinnamon twigs to relieve aches, pains and stiffness in the…

…dispelling wind and eliminating dampness. How much epimedium should I take? Most practitioners recommend 6-12 grams of epimedium depending on the condition being treated. The herb can be decocted in water for an oral dose; ormacerated in wine for an infusion; simmered into a soft extract, or mashed into a…

…; and to dispel dampness. To treat diarrhea, euryale seed is typically incorporated into a larger formula containing white atractylodes and dioscorea. How much euryale seed should I take? The typical dose of euryale seed is between 10 and 15 grams, mixed with water as a decoction. Euryale is also…

…arthralgia due to wind dampness, numbness and general fatigue. How much gastrodia should I take? Gastrodia is given in doses of 3-10 grams per day, boiled in water and served as a tea. Powedered gastrodia tuber can be taken in doses of 1-1.5 grams per day each time, 2-3 times…

…people diagnosed with excess dampness, excess cold, or a combination of the two. In addition, because it promotes urination, it should be avoided by those with excessive or uncontrolled urination. As of this writing, there are no known drug interactions associated with watermelon. As always, make sure to consult with…

…its functions, poria expels dampness, invigorates the spleen, relaxes the mind and replenishes the middle jiao . It is often combined with other herbs to create larger formulas used to treat conditions ranging from dysuria and edema to insomnia. Experiments conducted in China show that poria decoctions can inhibit the…

…dispel pathogenic wind, resolve dampness and arrest convulsions, and is especially effective in treating "wind moist" disorders. In terms of Western medicine, siler root can be used to treat cold-related headaches and body aches, diarrhea, chills and tremors. It has also been employed as a remedy for tetanus, lockjaw and…

…functions are to remove dampness, promote the flow of qi , warm the spleen and stomach, and arrest vomiting and diarrhea. It helps treat abdominal distention caused by poor appetite, can reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in children. How much cardamon should I take? The typical dose of…

…reduce heat and resolve dampness, and to clear away liver heat. In modern applications, ash bark is used with other herbs to treat both acute and chronic forms of dysentery and diarrhea, and to reduce swelling and pain. Ash bark decoctions have been shown to inhibit the activity of several…

…Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness. Treating the Spleen can resolve allergies and address abdominal disorders such as loose stools, while at the same time restoring facial muscle tone. Patients presenting with menstrual problems related to Liver Blood Deficiency and Qi Stagnation commonly experience headaches, and difficulty sleeping, along with dry…

…properties are to drain dampness, stop bleeding, clear the lungs, and transform phlegm. Catechu is used to treat sores, stop infections, and quench one’s thirst. Some cultures use catechu as a type of mouthwash and to treat oral ulcers. Externally, catechu can treat conditions such as hemorrhoids and eczema. How…

…by expelling cold and dampness. Morinda treats liver and kidney dysfunctions characterized by pain at the waist and knees; rheumatism; pain in the joints; and fatigue. Morinda is often used in conjunction with other herbs such as ginseng, lycium, cuscuta seed, eucommia bark and dipascus to treat the abovementioned conditions.…

…medicine are to clear dampness and phlegm patterns, expel cold, warm the stomach, spleen and lungs, regulate the flow of qi , and disperse swelling. In Western medicine, white mustard seed is used for its expectorant (promoting the expulsion of mucus), carminative (expelling gas from the stomach and intestines), rubefacient…

…functions are to resolve dampness and relieve heat. It is often used with other herbs to combat these conditions, including agastache, magnolia bark, cardamon and coix seed. Eupatorium can be taken internally for digestive disorders such as diarrhea, heartburn, flatulence and indigestion. Externally, the aerial parts can be soaked in…

…to dispel wind and dampness, to strengthen the tendons and bones, and to promote urination. It helps treats conditions such as rheumatic pain and arthritis in the limbs, and weakness and pain in the knees and lower back. Acanthopanax is often mixed with other herbs such as eucommia bark, mulberry…

…with spleen deficiency with dampness or coughs with profuse amounts of phlegm. As of this writing, there are no known side-effects or toxicities associated with polygonatum. As always, make sure to consult with a licensed health care provider before taking polygonatum or any other herbal remedy or dietary supplement.

…to clear heat and dampness. Stir-baked hyacinth beans are also used to promote appetite, treat a distended abdomen, and reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting. Some research has shown that hyacinth beans can strengthen the immune system, and inhibit the production of certain bacteria. Hyacinth beans are often used…