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Curculiginis Capitulatae Rhizoma

Caput curculigo [root]

大地棕根 〔大地棕根〕 dà dì zōng gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Curculigo capitulata (Lour.) O. Ktze.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly bitter; warm; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Supplements vacuity; regulates menstruation; dispels wind-damp; moves static blood. Treats vacuity taxation; cough; seminal emission; white turbidity; flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge; wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; injury from knocks and falls.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–18g) or stew with meat. Topical: Apply crushed.

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