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Cocklebur Fruit

Cocklebur Fruit is listed in the traditional category “Herbs That Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics).” Source-described actions include Disperses Wind and Dampness and opens the nasal passages; Disperses Wind and dispels Dampness; Dispels Exterior Wind. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs That Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics)
Nature
Warm / (Cold) / Toxic
Flavor
Sweet, Bitter, Acrid
Channels
Lung, (Liver)

Source reference: American Dragon · Cang Er Zi

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