Distribution:
Fujian, Taiwan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou and Jiangxi provinces, also in Vietnam.
Properties (characteristics):
Neutral, sweet.
Channels (meridians) entered:
Lung, kidney
Medical functions:
This herb can improve to varying degrees of the immune system of normal mice and also those of immunocompromised mice.
The polysaccharide of this herb showed a two-way adjustment on proliferation of mouse T lymphocytes.
Actions & Indications:
Heat in the lungs, cough due to lung deficiency, tuberculosis, Rheumatic Arthritis, muscle strain, etc.
Chemical ingredients:
Isoliquiritigenin
Maackiain
Pterocarpin
Medicarpin
Homopterocarpin
Dosage:
15~30 g