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Cacaliae Tanguticae Radix

Tangut cacalia [root]

水葫芦七 〔水葫蘆七〕 shuǐ hú lú qī

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cacalia tangutica (Maxim.) Hand.-Mazz.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and slightly bitter; cool.

Actions and indications: Normalizes qì and transforms phlegm, relieves cough, and causes draining precipitation. Treats distension and fullness in the chest and rib-side; cough.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–9g).

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