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Lantanae Ramulus et Folium

Red sage

五色梅 〔五色梅〕 wǔ sè méi

Alternate English names: wild sage lantana

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lantana camara L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Disperses swelling and resolves toxin; dispels wind and relieves itching. Treats swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng); damp toxin; scab (jiè) and lài; toxin sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g) or take pressed juice with wine. Topical: Apply crushed or decoct as a wash.

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

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