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Bamboo Shavings

Bamboo Shavings is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm; Clears Heat and stops vomiting; Cools the Blood and stops bleeding. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Nature
Slightly Cold / (Cool)
Flavor
Sweet, (Bitter)
Channels
Lung, Stomach, Gallbladder

Source reference: American Dragon · Zhu Ru

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