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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHINESE HERBS
Pinyin: lou lu
ENGLISH NAME: Uniflower Swisscentaury (Root)
LATIN NAME: Rhapontici Radix

Properties: bitter, cold
Channels Entered: Stomach
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Clears Heat, Eliminates Toxins, Drains Abscesses, Promotes Lactation
DOSAGE
5 to 12 grams in decoction.
CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS
• Use of Lou Lu is not recommended in patients with insufficient milk, or lack of milk secretion because of qi and blood deficiencies.
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