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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Chrysanthemum indicum L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Chrysanthemum indicum L.*; Chrysanthemum boreale Mak.; Chrysanthemum lavandulaefolium (Fisch.) Mak.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Exterior-resolving agents / Cool acrid exterior-resolving agents

Properties: Bitter and acrid in flavor and slightly cold in nature.

Channel entry: Liver, lung channels.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin: Treats clove sore toxin, swollen welling-abscesses, painful swollen throat, and wind-fire eye.

Dosage and method: Oral: 10–15g in decoctions.

Production area: Jiāngsū, Sìchuān, Guǎngxī, Shāndōng.

See: Yě jú huā (野菊花 Chrysanthemi Indici Flos, wild chrysanthemum flower)

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