Xi He Liu
西河柳 xī hé liǔ, "western river willow"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid , Sweet		Dosage: 3-9g

	Cautions: Contraindicated for internal use where there are fully-erupted measles; Also contraindicated in cases of deficiency with profuse sweating, and where there is ascending heat.		Meridians: Lung , Heart , Stomach
	Preparation: • Soaked thoroughly then sliced into short sections while wet, then dried; generally used without further preparation		Quality: Good quality - thin, tender, green twigs with leaves
	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