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Indigoferae Szechuenensis Radix seu Frutex

Sìchuān indigo

山皮条 〔山皮條〕 shān pí tiáo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Indigofera szechuenensis Craib.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid, bitter, and astringent (root)*; slightly warm (root)*.

Actions and indications: The root loosens the center and rectifies qì; resolves depression; and eliminates sore toxin. The whole plant relieves cough and disinhibits urine.* Treats abdominal cold pain; chest and diaphragm qì distension; consumption heat effusion; sore-toxin.*

Dosage and method: Oral: (9–15g). Topical: Grind and apply mixed.

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