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Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Capra hircus L.; Ovis aries L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter*; balanced*; slightly toxic*.

Actions and indications: Used as a substitute for 牛黄. Drains heat, disinhibits phlegm, opens the orifices, and settles fright.* Treats wind-phlegm orifice block; phlegm-fire clouded spirit; delirious raving in febrile disease; child fright epilepsy (jīng xián).*

Dosage and method: Oral: Grind to a powder (0.9–15g).

See: Yáng ròu (羊肉 Caprae seu Ovis Caro, goat [or sheep] meat)

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