{"id":284,"date":"2023-10-20T04:58:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T04:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/?page_id=284"},"modified":"2023-10-20T04:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T04:58:48","slug":"tu-fu-ling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/tu-fu-ling\/","title":{"rendered":"TU FU LING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tu Fu Ling, also known as Smilax glabra or Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome, is an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with various uses, some research findings, and a few contraindications. Here is an overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TCM Uses:<\/strong><br>1. Clears heat and resolves toxins: Tu Fu Ling is used in TCM to clear heat from the body and resolve toxins. It is often employed in treating skin conditions such as abscesses, boils, sores, and carbuncles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Promotes urination: This herb is used to stimulate diuresis and promote the elimination of excess fluids from the body, making it useful for conditions such as edema and urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Relieves pain and reduces swelling: Tu Fu Ling is believed to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it used for conditions involving pain and swelling, such as arthritis, rheumatism, and traumatic injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Detoxifies and reduces swelling: It is also used to detoxify the body and reduce swelling in cases of insect bites or snake bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Findings:<\/strong><br>1. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects: Some studies have shown that Tu Fu Ling exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may contribute to its potential therapeutic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Antimicrobial activity: The herb has demonstrated antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria and fungi, indicating its potential use in fighting infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Liver protective properties: Research on animal models suggests that Tu Fu Ling may have hepatoprotective (liver protective) effects, potentially beneficial in liver-related disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contraindications:<\/strong><br>1. Pregnancy: Tu Fu Ling should be used with caution during pregnancy, as there is insufficient reliable information available on its safety during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Yin deficiency: The herb may have a drying effect on the body, so it is advised to be cautious when using it in cases of yin deficiency, which is a pattern of imbalance characterized by insufficient body fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any herbal remedy, it is important to consult with a qualified TCM practitioner or healthcare professional before using Tu Fu Ling to ensure appropriate usage, dosage, and to discuss any potential contraindications or interactions with other medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dosage 4 tsin<br>Granules 2ml Spoon<br>Ground Raw Herb 4ml Spoon<br>Whole Herb 10gm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tu Fu Ling, also known as Smilax glabra or Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome, is an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with various uses, some research findings, and a few contraindications. Here is an overview: TCM Uses:1. Clears heat and resolves toxins: Tu Fu Ling is used in TCM to clear heat from the body [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":0,"_ppp_document_settings_meta":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-284","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","pmpro-has-access"],"blocksy_meta":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=284"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":285,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/284\/revisions\/285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}