Eleocharis, Water Chestnut, Bi Qi 荸荠 Bi Qi (TCM) Eleocharis dulcisRoxburgh, W., Plants of the coast of Coromandel (1819) Eleocharis dulcisBlanco, Flora de Filipinas. (1875) Botanical name: Eleocharis dulcis (syn. E. plantaginea, E. tuberosa) Parts used: Rhizome Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist. Sweet Classification: P. Clears Hot Phlegm Uses: 1. Clears Phlegm and Heat, Resolves Stasis:-Phlegm-Heat Cough-Phlegm nodes and Scrofula2. Clears Heat, Moistens Dryness:-Thirst and Constipation from Heat and dryness-especially Lung and Stomach Heat, or in the aftermath of Febrile diseases-has been used for Dysentery3. Benefits Yin:-Wasting and Thirsting disorder-Painful and obstructed Urine from Heat-Uterine Bleeding from Heat and Yin deficiency Dose: Decoction: 30–120 gramsOf the Juice: 30–60 grams Corrective: 1. Fresh Ginger (TCM) Main Combinations: 1. Phlegm-Heat Cough, boil Water Chestnuts and Pear slices and drink the tea Major Formulas: Cautions: Not used for Cold and weakness of the Stomach or Blood deficiency. Main Preparations used:

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