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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Hibiscus syriacus L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; cool or balanced*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; disinhibits dampness; disperses swelling. Treats cough; pulmonary welling-abscesses (fèi yōng); intestinal welling-abscesses (cháng yōng); intestinal wind bleeding; painful swollen hemorrhoids; vaginal discharge; scab (jiè) and lichen (xiǎn).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g fresh). Topical: Decoct as a wash.

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