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Nan Xing

Nan Xing            Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER  - WARM/TOXIC                 Dosage: 4.5 – 9g.

Jack In The              Meridian: LUNG, LIVER, SPLEEN

Pulpit Rhizome -dry dampness, expel phlegm (drying aspect stronger than ban xia)

                         -disperse wind phlegm in channels, stops spasm

                     -reduce swelling, alleviate pain, deep rooted sores, yin type abscess.

– caution with

                   (ZHI / TIAN) Nan Xing = prepared with fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang)

                   (DAN) Nan Xing =  prepared with cow bile (good for Heat phlegm)

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