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Tinosporae Radix
Tinospora root
金果榄 〔金果欖〕 jīn guǒ lǎn
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Tinospora sagittata Gagn.*; Tinospora capillipes Gagn.*
Use: Medicinal
Category: Heat-clearing agents / Heat-clearing toxin-resolving agents
Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: Lung channel.
Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; disinhibits the throat and disperses swelling. Treats painful swollen throat; diphtheria; lung heat cough;
Dosage and method: Oral: (3–9g).
Warnings: Contraindicated in spleen vacuity.
Quality: Best are firm large tubers that are yellowish green on the surface and pale yellow on the cross section.
Production area: Guǎngxī, Húnán, Guìzhōu, and less importantly in Guǎngdōng and Sìchuān.
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