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Common name: |
Dang shen |
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Family: |
Campanulaceae |
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Parts used: |
Root |
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Chemistry: |
Triterpenoid (saponins tangshenside I), sesquiterpenes (atractylenolide I & II) sterins, alkaloid (perlolyrin) alkenyl & alkenyl glycosides, polysaccharides, |
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Main actions: |
Adaptogen, Stimulant |
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Other Actions: |
Tonic, antiulcerogenic, gastroprotective, |
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Dosage: |
4.5-8.5ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Avoid in people with excessive iron levels Avoid during acute viral or bacterial illness |