xue jie
血竭 xuè jié, "expended blood"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Sweet , Salty		Dosage: 1-1.5g in pills and powders.

	Cautions: do not take internally during pregnancy or menstruation. Toxicity: Overdosage must be avoided... avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Heart , Liver
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality has blackish red, iron-like color: the powdered drug is blood red. When burned, it gives off a smoke that irritates the nose.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes:
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time