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Lantanae Radix

Red sage root

五色梅根 〔五色梅根〕 wǔ sè méi gēn

Alternate English names: wild sage root lantana root

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lantana camara L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Quickens the blood; dispels wind; disinhibits dampness; clears heat. Treats wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; leg qì (jiǎo qì); common cold; parotitis; injury from knocks and falls.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g). Topical: Decoct as a mouthwash.

Production area: Guǎngdōng, Guǎngxī, Fújiàn, Jiāngxī, Húnán.

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