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TCM Herb

Lepidium apetalum (seed) (Tíng Lì Zǐ)

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Latin Lepidium apetalum (seed)
Pinyin Tíng Lì Zǐ
Common Names Lepidium seed, Ting Li Zi
TCM Category Drain Lung/Reduce Edema
Nature cold
Flavor bitter, acrid
Meridians Lung, Urinary Bladder
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Common uses (educational)

Naturopathic context (educational): In integrative practices, herbs in the Drain Lung/Reduce Edema group like Lepidium apetalum (seed) are often discussed for general wellness themes (e.g., digestive comfort, respiratory support, or stress resilience), with emphasis on individualized assessment, conservative dosing, and monitoring for interactions.

Homeopathic context (educational): Homeopathy is a distinct modality using highly diluted preparations based on “like cures like.” Mentions here are descriptive only; dilutional homeopathic products do not contain pharmacologically active amounts of plant constituents, and evidence for efficacy varies.

These summaries are not medical advice, not claims of efficacy, and not usage instructions.