Lu Hui
蘆薈 lú huì

Category: Purgatives  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Bitter  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
1.5-4.5g pills/capsules; do not decoct
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in those with Cold from Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, and during Pregnancy. Use with caution during lactation
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
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Meridians
Meridians:
Liver , Stomach , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Good quality - has an intense aroma and is water soluble, without foreign matter or sand in the sediment
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (3)
Family:
Liliaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Aloe
Botanical: Aloe Barbadensis Miller, Aloe Ferox Miller
Japanese: rokai
Korean: nohoe
Common: dried juice concentrate of aloe leaves
 
Temperature:  Cold  Browse
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