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Alternate Chinese names: 红薯 hóng shǔ; 地瓜

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Ipomoea batatas Lam.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Spleen and kidney channels.*

Actions and indications: Supplements the center and harmonizes the blood; boosts qì and engenders liquid; loosens the intestines and stomach and frees the stool.

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