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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Terminalia chebula Retz.

Use: Medicinal

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

Channel entry: Lung and stomach channels.*

Actions and indications: Clears heat and engenders liquid; resolves toxin and astringes the intestines.* Treats vacuity diphtheria; pharyngitis; tonsillitis; bacillary dysentery.

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

Production area: Nepal (imported to China through Tibet.

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