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Wolfberry Root Cortex

Wolfberry Root Cortex is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat: Herbs that Clear Heat from Deficiency.” Source-described actions include Cools the Blood and drains Yin Deficiency Fire (steaming bones) - (drains Kidney Fire, eliminates lurking Heat, and clears Heat from the bones); Clears and drains Heat in the Lung; Clears Heat, cools the Blood and stops bleeding. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Clear Heat: Herbs that Clear Heat from Deficiency
Nature
Cold
Flavor
Sweet, Bland, (Astringent)
Channels
Lung, Liver, Kidney

Source reference: American Dragon · Di Gu Pi

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