She-oak (Casuarina equisetifolia)

木麻黄mù má huángMumahuang

Casuarina equisetifolia · Plant

Casuarina equisetifolia
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Indications

Cautions

Avoid in pregnancy; may stimulate uterine contractions.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists She-oak for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Abdominal PainBeriberiCommon Cold With FeverCoughDiarrheaDysenteryInhibited UrinationMounting Qi

TCM actions

What the catalogue says She-oak does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Diffuse Lung & Suppress CoughDisinhibit DampMove Qi & Relieve PainWarm Center & Check Diarrhea