Anemarrhena asphodeloides
TCM heat-clearing and yin-nourishing herb — for high fever, night sweats, diabetes, and dry cough. Contains mangiferin (anti-diabetic) and timosaponins (anti-inflammatory). Often paired with Huang Bai (Phellodendron) in Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.
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Diabetes meds, sedatives.
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GI upset, diarrhea. Cold herb — may worsen cold constitutions.
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