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Lycoris Bulbus

Lycoris bulb

石蒜 〔石蒜〕 shí suàn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Lycoris radiata (L'Her.) Herb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid; warm; toxic.

Actions and indications: Dispels phlegm; disinhibits urine; resolves toxic; induces ejection. Treats throat wind; water swelling; toxin swelling of welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū); clove sores (dīng); scrofula.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (1.5–3g). Topical: Apply crushed or decoct as a wash.

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