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Carp [flesh]

鲤鱼 〔鯉魚〕lǐ yú

Latin pharmacognostic name: Carpionis Caro

Kingdom: Animal

Origin (other sources): Cyprinus carpio L.

Use: Alimentary

Category:

Properties: Sweet; balanced.

Channel entry: Spleen and kidney channels.

Indications:

Disinhibits water, disperses swelling, precipitates qì, and promotes lactation.

water swelling and distension; jaundice; cough and counterflow qì; breast milk stoppage.

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