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Alternate Chinese names: 沙枣 shā zǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Hippophae rhamnoides L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour and astringent*; warm*.

Channel entry: Liver, stomach, small and large intestines channels.*

Actions and indications: Quickens the blood and disperses stasis; transforms phlegm and loosens the chest; supplements the spleen and fortifies the stomach.* Treats injury from knocks and falls; stasis swellings (bruises); cough with copious phlegm; labored breathing; indigestion.

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