ZI CAO GEN
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Radix Lithospermi

Nomenclature

ZI CAO GEN
紫草根
Radix Lithospermi
Other Names

Lithospermi


Properties:

Sweet
Heart / HT Liver / LR


Dosage and Toxicity

3 - 10 gm
max - 20 gm


Functions

Cools the blood, invigorates the blood, and relieves toxins (Incomplete eruption of measles)
Eliminates heat and toxins from skin (topical or internal) (burns, eczema, lacerations)
moistens intestines and unblocks the bowels


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