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Woad Root

Woad Root is listed in the traditional category “Herbs That Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases.” Source-described actions include Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood and benefits the throat. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs That Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases
Nature
Cold
Flavor
Bitter
Channels
Heart, Lung, Stomach, (Liver)

Source reference: American Dragon · (Bei) Ban Lan Gen

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