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Alternate English names: pretty St.-John’s-wort [fruit]

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Hypericum bellum L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; dispels wind and eliminates dampness; cools the blood and stanches bleeding; kills worms; relieves itching. Treats chronic and acute hepatitis; common cold; dysentery; stomatitis; hookworm infestation; dermatitis.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g).

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