NIU BANG ZI
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Fructus Arctii Lappae

Nomenclature

NIU BANG ZI
牛蒡子
Fructus Arctii Lappae
Other Names

Arctii Lappae


Properties:

Acrid Bitter
Lung / LU Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

3-10gm
Max-30gm


Functions

Dispels Wind and Clears Heat.
Yin Qiao San
Eliminates Toxins and vents rashes
Clears heat and eliminates toxins from the throat (sore throat)
*used when wind heat is turning to Lung / LU heat.

Moistens the Intestines


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