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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Erycibe obtusifolia Benth. *; Erycibe schmidtii Craib. *; Erycibe laevigata Wall.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Wind-damp–dispelling agents / Wind-cold-damp–dispelling agents

Properties: Acrid*; warm*; slightly toxic*.

Channel entry: Liver, spleen, and stomach channels.

Actions and indications:

• Dispels wind and dampness: Wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; hemiplegia.
• Disperses welling and relieves pain: Blood stasis from knocks and falls.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–6g); can also be steeped in wine. Topical: Steep in wine to make a rub.

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