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Cacaliae Radix

Cacalia [root]

八角香 〔八角香〕 bā jiǎo xiāng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cacalia ainsliaeflora (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and slightly astringent; warm.

Actions and indications: Disperses stasis; kills worms. Treats innominate toxin swelling (wú míng zhǒng dú) (crush and apply to the affected area); lài and lichen (xiǎn) (grind with wine or vinegar and rub on the affected area; wind-damp water swelling.

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