Ginkgo, Bái Guǒ, 白果, Semen Ginkgo Biloba

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For: Cough • Wheezing • Vaginal discharge • Cloudy urine • Incontinence • Spermatorrhea
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Category: Phlegm Cough + Wheezing 
English: Ginkgo    Pinyin:  Bai Guo      Pharmaceutical: Semen Ginkgo Biloba  
Organs: Lung • Kidney      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Sweet • Bitter • Astringent • Mildly toxic      Toxicity: Mildly toxic  
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Actions:  Stabilize Lung Qi • Stop cough • Calm wheezing • Stop discharge • Stabilize urination
Indications: Cough/wheezing with lung heat sputum • Unproductive cough from Lung dryness or from Kidney deficiency • Vaginal discharge • Cloudy urine • Urinary incontinence • Spermatorrhea
Contraindications: Not for long term use
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 12g • mildly toxic - use gan cao or boil ginkgo shell to reduce toxicity • Pound open seeds prior to decoting          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for: Cough from Lung and Kidney deficiency • Stabilize Lung • Mildly toxic
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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