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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Iris japonica Thunb.; Iris tectorum Maxim.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold; slightly toxic.

Actions and indications: Disperses food, kills worms, clears heat, and frees the stool. Treats abdominal distension due to food accumulation; abdominal pain due to roundworm; toothache; throat moth; fecal stoppage.

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

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