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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Swertia vacillans (Hance) Maxim.; Swertia pulchella (D. Don) Buch.-Ham.; Swertia mileensis T.N. Ho et W.L. Shih*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Heat-clearing agents / Heat-clearing toxin-resolving agents

Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Liver and gallbladder channels.

Actions and indications:

• Clears heat and resolves toxin: Diarrhea and dysentery; intestinal welling-abscess; cancer.
• Dispels wind and relieves pain: Wind-damp impediment pain; injury from knocks and falls; stomach pain.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Appropriate amount.

Production area: South-western and southern China.

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