Tian Zhu Huang (Bamboo Sugar)
Latin Name: Bambusae Concretio Silicea
Properties: sweet, cold
Actions: transforms and clears phlegm heat, stops convulsions, cools heart
Medical Indications: chest pain, cough, sputum difficult to expectorate, convulsions, spasms
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy
Dosage: 3 to 6 grams
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