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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Desmodium elegans (Lour.) Benth.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter*; balance*.

Channel entry: Lung and spleen channels.

Actions and indications: Disperses stasis and disperses swelling; eliminates dampness stagnation and wind-heat.* Treats injury from knocks and falls; mammary sores; coughing of blood; blood strangury; gān of the teeth and gums in children; toothache; head sores.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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