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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Ilex pubescens Hook. et Arn.; Ilex pubescens Hook. et Arn. var. glabra Chang

Use: Medicinal

Category: Blood-quickening stasis-transforming agents / Blood-quickening pain-relieving agents

Properties: Bitter and astringent; cold.

Channel entry: Heart and lung channels.

Actions and indications:

• Quickens the blood and frees the vessels: Hemiplegia chest impediment (xiōng bì).
• Clears heat and resolves toxin: Lung heat cough; painful swollen throat; scalds.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g). Topical: Apply as a powder to scalds.

Production area: Guǎngdōng, Guǎngxī, ānhuī, Fújiàn, Zhèjiāng, Jiāngxī, Táiwān.

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