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Fici Pumilae Caulis et Folium

Creeping fig [stem and leaf]

薜荔 〔薜荔〕 bì lì

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Ficus pumila L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour; balanced; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind and disinhibits dampness; quickens the blood and resolves toxin. Treats wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng), boils, and sores; diarrhea; strangury.

Dosage and method: 9–15g.

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