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Ou Ling


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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Pulp

Potential toxicity/side effects


Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear summerheat heat, eliminate vexation and allay thirst, boost qi and fortify spleen, resolve toxin.


Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen vacuity diarrhea, summerheat-heat vexation and thirst, diabetes mellitus, dysentery, drunkenness.