Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf)
Latin Name: Folium Perillae
Properties: acrid, aromatic, warm
Actions: releases exterior, disperses cold, promotes movement of Qi, calms restless fetus, helps counteract sea food poisening
Medical Indications: fever, chilss, headache, cough, nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, poor appetite, restless fetus, sea food poisening
Contraindications: not to be used in cases of exterior deficiency with sweating and damp heat
Dosage: 3 to 9 grams
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