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Lysimachia

Lysimachia is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics).” Source-described actions include Promotes urination, unblocks painful urinary dysfunction and expels stones from the urinary tract; Clears Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat and expels gallstones; Clears Heat and resolves toxicity and swelling. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics)
Nature
Slightly Cold / (Cool)
Flavor
Sweet, Salty, Bland
Channels
Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidney, Liver

Source reference: American Dragon · Jin Qian Cao

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