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Leather Eater

Leather Eater is listed in the traditional category “Herbs That Relieve Food Stagnation (Digestives).” Source-described actions include Nourishes Yin , invigorates the spleen and promotes digestion; Regulates the Liver. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs That Relieve Food Stagnation (Digestives)
Nature
Neutral / Slightly warm
Flavor
Sweet, Bitter
Channels
Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Kidney

Source reference: American Dragon · Ge Shan Xiao

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