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Centaureae Herba

Centaurea

苦蒿 〔苦蒿〕 kǔ hāo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Centaurea picris Pall.

Use: Medicinal

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; quickens the blood and disperses swelling.* Treats welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū), boils, and sores; innominate toxin swellings (wú míng zhǒng dú); arthritis.

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