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Corydalis Stenanthae Herba

Straight-flowered corydalis

五味草 〔五味草〕 wǔ wèi cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Corydalis stenantha Franch.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter (or all five flavors); slightly cold.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind; brightens the eyes and dispels screens; disperses wind-heat. Treats sinew and bone pain; pulmonary taxation cough and heat effusion; liver taxation heat effusion with aversion to cold; phlegm-fire patterns.

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