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Cardiospermi Herba

Balloon vine

假苦瓜 〔假苦瓜〕 jiǎ kǔ guā

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cardiospermum halicacabum L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Liver and kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Clears heat, disinhibits water, cools the blood, and resolves toxin. Treats jaundice; strangury; clove sores (dīng); scab (jiè) and lài; snake bites.

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