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Latin pharmacognostic name: Chebulae Fructus Immaturus

Kingdom: Plant

Origin (other sources): Terminalia chebula Retz.

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Sour, bitter, and astringent*; slightly cold*.

Channel entry: Lung and stomach channels.*

Indications:

Clears heat and engenders liquid; resolves toxin and astringes the intestines.*

vacuity diphtheria; pharyngitis; tonsillitis; bacillary dysentery.

Quality: Dry hard fruits that are not hollow in the middle are best.

Product Area: Nepal (imported to China through Tibet.

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