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Lippiae Herba

Lippia

蓬莱草 〔蓬萊草〕 péng lái cǎo

Alternate Chinese names: 菠萝草 fèng lí cǎo; 旺梨草 wàng lí cǎo; 鸭舌 yā shé huǎng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lippia nodiflora (L.) L.C. Rich.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly bitter; cold or balanced; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Lung, heart, and small intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Treats sore throat and throat moth; toxin swelling of welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū); heat dysentery; strangury; gān of the teeth and gums; herpes zoster.

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