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Cichorii Herba

Endive

菊苣 〔菊苣〕 jú jù

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cichorium glandulosum Boiss. et Hout*; Cichorium endiva L.; Cichorium intybus L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet and bitter; cool; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Clears the liver and disinhibits the gallbladder. Treats icteric hepatitis.

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