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Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Promote Urination.” Source-described actions include Promotes diuresis; Relieves constipation; Softens hardness, eliminates accumulations and dissolves abscesses. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Promote Urination
Nature
Warm / Toxic
Flavor
Bitter, Salty
Channels
Heart, Spleen

Source reference: American Dragon · Xiao Shi

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