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Alternate English names: cogon flower

Alternate Chinese names: 茅盔花 máo kuī huā; 茅针花 máo zhēn huā

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Imperata cylindrica Beauv. var. major (Nees) C. E. Hubb. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Imperata cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv. var. major (Nees) C.E. Hubb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; warm*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Stanches bleeding and relieves pain. Treats vomiting of blood (blood ejection); nosebleed (nǜ xuè); knife wounds.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Apply to the affected area; stuff up the nose.

Quality: Dry white inflorescences are the best.

Production area: Héběi, Jiāngxī.

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