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Linderniae Anagallis Herba

False pimpernel

定经草 〔定經草〕 dìng jīng cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lindernia anagallis (Burm. f.) Pennell

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; balanced; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disperses swelling; disinhibits water and frees strangury. Treats eye pain due to wind-heat; toxin swelling of welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū); vaginal discharge; strangury; dysentery; diarrhea.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g dried, 30–60g fresh). Topical: Apply crushed or apply juiced extracted by crushing.

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