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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Inula helenium L.*; Inula racemosa Hook. f.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and bitter; warm; nontoxic.^✽

Channel entry: Lung, liver, and spleen channels.*

Actions and indications: Fortifies the spleen and harmonizes the stomach; moves qì and relieves pain. Treats distension and pain in the chest and abdomen; vomiting and retching; diarrhea; dysentery; malarial disease.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g) or use in pills and powders.

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