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Yu Li Ren (Bush Cherry pit) - moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels and promotes urination.
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Huo Ma Ren (Cannabis Semen)
Huo Ma Ren (Hemp seed) - a gentle, moistening laxative for dry constipation in the deficient.
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Lu Hui (Aloe) - drains heat, moves the stool, clears Liver fire and kills parasites.
Read More »Fan Xie Ye (Sennae Folium)
Fan Xie Ye (Senna leaf) - a simple, effective purgative that drains heat and moves the stool.
Read More »Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas)
Mang Xiao (Glauber's Salt / Mirabilite) - softens hardened stool and drains heat downward.
Read More »Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma)
Da Huang (Rhubarb) - drains heat through the stool, clears fire, cools blood and invigorates blood.
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