Fan Xie Ye
蕃瀉葉 fān xiè yè, "purgative leaf of the foreigners"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Sweet , Bitter		Dosage: 1.5-3g mild, 4.5-9g strong; add near end in decoct

	Cautions: Contraindicated in women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or have a history of heavy bleeding. At the higher dosage, contraindicated for those who are weak avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Large Intestine
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality - large, dry, unfragmented, green leaves with only a few leaf stalks, and without foreign matter
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time