Energy and Flavors- cold, moistening, sweet tasting
Parts Used- leaves, roots, stems
Parts of Body- bladder, bowels, digestive system, kidneys, lymph nodes, respiratory system, skin
Conditions- bloating, bronchitis, cancer, cold, colic, colitis (ulcerative), congestion, constipation, crohn’s disease, dermatitis, diarrhea, dry mouth and slow saliva production, eczema, edema, flu, fluid retention, heartburn, inflammation in stomach, IBS, joint pain, kidney stones, leaky gut, oxidative stress, permeability, PMS, respiratory infection, sore throat, stomach ulcer, swelling, swelling lymph nodes, tonsillitis, urinary tract, water retention
Curative Properties- antacid, antibacterial, anticancer, anticatarrhal, antidiarrhetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antilipidemic, antitussive, antiulcer, antiviral, demulcant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, galactagogue, immunostimulant, lithotriptic, moistening, nutritive, pectoral, tonic
Biochemical Properties- polysaccharides like pectin, flavonoids, coumarins, beta carotene, vitamin B, calcium, flavonoids antioxidants, certain amino acids like asparagine, mucilaginous compounds, kaempferol, phenolic acids, quercetin and tannins
Cautions- stop 2 weeks before surgery because of blood clotting and fluid retention effects
