Common Leafflower Herb
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Ye Xia Chu
/ Zhen Zhu Cao)  |
| Latin Name: Phyllanthus urinaria L. |
| Common leafflower has been used for generations
in China to promote elimination of gallstones
and kidney stones, as immune system stimulator.
It is known as "pearl herb" in Chinese as
they have "pearls" look like seeds underneath
the leaves. Research has indicated it helps
soothes the liver, assists in repelling stones,
helps to detoxify the liver and kidneys, provides
relief for pain and inflammation and so on.
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| Nature: Cool |
| Channel of Meridians: Lungs and liver |
| Benefits: Remove dampness, cure jaundice,
clear heat and relieve toxic, improve eyesight.
Commonly used to treat jaundice due to damp-heat,
diarrhea, stranguria, carbuncles, snake bite,
painful conjuctival congestion, malnutrition
in children. |
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