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Watercress

Watercress is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Tonify the Blood.” Source-described actions include Nourishes the Blood an Jing; Stimulates digestion, stimulates the Gall Bladder, removes accumulation, resolves Phlegm-Dampness relieves fullness and kills parasites; Promotes urination, resolves toxicity, clears the skin and softens hardness. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Tonify the Blood
Nature
Warm
Flavor
Acrid, Bitter
Channels
Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine

Source reference: American Dragon · Xi Yang Cai

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