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Berberidis Julianae seu Gagnepainii Radix seu Caulis et Folium

土黄连 〔土黃連〕 tǔ huáng lián

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Berberis julianae Schneid.; Berberis gagnepainii Schneid.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter*; extremely cold*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; disinhibits urine. Treats diarrhea; red dysentery; red sore fire eye (huǒ yǎn); painful swollen gums; painful swollen throat; heat strangury; parotitis; cinnabar toxin (erysipelas); eczema.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (root 6–9g, stem 3–6g). Topical: Soak in milk to make eye drops, or grind and apply mixed.

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