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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Cymbopogon distans (Nees) A. Camus

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid, and bitter; cool; nontoxic.^✽

Actions and indications: Resolves the exterior, disinhibits dampness, calms panting, and relieves cough. Treats summerheat damage common cold; strangury; wind-damp aching sinew and bone; chronic tracheitis.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g regular dose, 30–60 large dose) or steep in wine. Topical: Decoct as a steam-wash.

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