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Lophotocarpi Herba

Lophocarpus

冠果草 〔冠果草〕 guān guǒ cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lophotocarpus guyanensis (H.B.K.) Durand et Schinz

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits urine. Treats cough due to pneumonia; dysentery; initial-stage swelling of welling-abscesses (yōng) (applied topically).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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