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Caltrop Fruit

Caltrop Fruit is listed in the traditional category “Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors.” Source-described actions include Calms the Liver and anchors Yang; Dredges Liver Qi and disperses Stagnation and clumping; Dispels Wind-Heat and b rightens the eyes. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
Nature
Neutral / (Warm) / (Cool)
Flavor
Acrid, Bitter
Channels
Liver, (Lung), (Bladder)

Source reference: American Dragon · Bai Ji Li

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