Sweetflag Rhizome （ShiChangPu）

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【PROPERTI】Acrid，Bitter，Warm，Aromatic
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Heart，Stomach，(Liver)，(Spleen)，(Lung)
【ACTIONS】
Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind；
Transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of Qi；
Promotes Blood flow, reduces swelling and alleviates Wind-Damp Bi and sores (internally and topically)；
Benefits the throat
【Indications/Syndromes】
Phlegm-Dampness Veiling and Blocking the Sensory Orifices with deafness, dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, dulled senses, and seizures or stupor；
Wind-Phlegm with seizures or stupor；
Dampness Distressing the Spleen and Stomach with chest and epigastric fullness and lumps, anorexia and abdominal fullness and pain due to Dampness and Turbidity Obstructing the Middle Jiao；
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi；Sores (internally and topically)；Trauma
Hoarse voice due to laryngitis or inflammation of the vocal cords
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Use caution for those with Yin Deficiency with Heat signs or Blood Deficiency .
Use caution for those with irritability, excessive sweating, hematemesis, or spermatorrhea.
Avoid long-term use or overdose.
Antagonizes Hb. Ephedrae Ma Huang.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
In combination with Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen, Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi and Poria Fu Ling, this herb may reduce ethanol-induced memory impairment and ameliorate scopolamine-induced memory registration deficit.