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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Presl

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid*; warm*; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Liver and spleen channels.*

Actions and indications: Rectifies qì and quickens the blood; eliminates wind-damp. Treats simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea; distension pain in the heart [region] and abdomen; wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; injury from knocks and falls; scab (jiè) and lichen (xiǎn); itching.

Dosage and method: 9–15g.

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