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Arcangelisiae Caulis
Mountain dragon
古山龙 〔古山龍〕 gǔ shān lóng
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Arcangelisia loureiri (Pier.) Diels; Arcangelisia loureiri (Pier.) Diels
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter*; cold*; slightly toxic*.
Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin.* Treats enteritis; bacillary dysentery; tonsillitis; bronchitis; swollen boils; malarial disease; dermatitis; eczema; impetigo herpetiformis; lichen (xiǎn) of the foot.*
Dosage and method: Oral: (9–30g). Topical: Decoct as a wash.
Production area: Guǎngdōng, Hǎinán.
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