Pinellia ternata
A key TCM herb for drying dampness and transforming phlegm. MUST be properly prepared (processed) — raw form is toxic. Used in many classic formulas.
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May interact with antiarrhythmics and aconite preparations.
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Processed form: GI upset. Raw form: TOXIC — severe throat/GI irritation, numbness.
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