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Latin pharmacognostic name: Eupatorii Herba

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Eupatorium fortunei Turcz. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Eupatorium fortunei Turcz.*; Eupatorium cannabinum L.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Aromatic dampness-transforming agents

Properties: Acrid; balanced.

Channel entry: Spleen, stomach, and lung channels.

Indications:

• Transforms dampness: Dampness stagnating in the center burner.
• Resolves summerheat: Externally contracted summerheat-damp; initial-stage damp warmth disease.

Dosage & Method: Oral: 5–10g in decoctions; increase the dosage if the fresh form is used.

Warnings: Because pèi lán is a relatively strong, acrid, and dispersing medicinal, it must be used with care in cases of yīn vacuity and qì vacuity.

Quality: Best are green leafy plants with few stems, unopened flowers, and a strong aroma.

Product Area: Jiāngsū, Héběi, Guǎngdōng.

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