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Cissi Radix et Caulis

Treebine root and stem

独脚乌桕 〔獨腳烏桕〕 dú jiǎo wū jiù

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cissus modecoides Planch. var. subintegra Gagn.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bitter; cool; slightly toxic*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; disperses binds and moves the blood. Treats nephritis; welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū), and sores; scrofula; injury from knocks and falls.

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