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Hominis Chorda Umbilicalis
Human umbilical cord
脐带 〔臍帶〕 qí dài
Kingdom: Animal
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Homo sapiens L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Homo sapiens L.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet and salty; warm; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: Heart, lung, and liver channels.*
Actions and indications: Boosts kidney and promotes qì absorption. Treats vacuity taxation with emaciation and weakness; insufficiency of qì and blood; panting and cough due to kidney vacuity.
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