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利水渗湿药 · Dampness-draining

Polyporus zhū líng · 猪苓

Polyporus umbellatus

Nature and flavour. Sweet and bland, neutral; Kidney and Bladder systems.

A fungus with a hard dark exterior; traditionally used as a draining herb for water metabolism, very often paired with poria.

性味归经。甘、淡,平;归肾、膀胱经。

为外皮黑硬的真菌,传统作利水渗湿药用,常与茯苓同用。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Draining herbs can affect fluid and electrolyte balance with prolonged unsupervised use. Not for use where dehydration is present.

利水类药长期无人监督使用可能影响水液与电解质平衡。已有脱水状况者不宜。

Other Dampness-draining herbs

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