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解表药 · Exterior-releasing

Field mint bò he · 薄荷

Mentha haplocalyx

Nature and flavour. Pungent, cool; Lung and Liver systems.

A cooling surface herb, classically used for the head, throat and eyes.

性味归经。辛,凉;归肺、肝经。

辛凉解表药,经典中用于头面、咽喉与目部。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Can aggravate reflux; avoid in infants as a topical or inhaled preparation.

可能加重反流;婴幼儿不宜外用或吸入制剂。

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