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Loti Corniculati Radix

Corniculate lotus root

百脉根 〔百脈根〕 bǎi mài gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lotus corniculatus L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bitter; slightly cold; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Precipitates qì; allays thirst; eliminates heat. Treats vacuity taxtion.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (12–18g), steep in wine, or use in pills and powders.

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