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Aristolochiae Tagalae Radix

Oval-leavef aristolochia root

假大薯 〔假大薯〕 jiǎ dà shǔ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Aristolochia tagala Champ.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and slightly bitter; cool; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Lung and heart channels.

Actions and indications: Clears toxin and resolves toxin. Treats innominate toxin swellings (wú míng zhǒng dú); scrofula; clove sores (dīng), boils, and sores; snake and tiger bites; dysentery.

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