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Longan Exocarpium

Longan shell

龙眼壳 〔龍眼殼〕 lóng yǎn ké (qiào)

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Dimocarpus longan Lour. [= Euphoria longana Lamarck]. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Euphoria longan (Lour.) Steud.; Dimocarpus longan Lour.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; warm*; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Lung channel.*

Actions and indications: Dispels wind; sharpens hearing and brightens the eyes.* Treats heart vacuity dizziness.*

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