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Alternate English names: monkey bezoar

Alternate Chinese names: 猴丹 hóu dān; 猴子枣 hóu zǐ zǎo; 申丹 shēn dān

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Macaca mulatta Zimmermann

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter*; cold*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Disperses phlegm and settles fright; clears heat and resolves toxin. Treats phlegm-heat panting and cough; child fright epilepsy (jīng xián); scrofula and phlegm nodes.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (0.6–15g). Topical: Grind with vinegar.

Quality: Large, dark-colored, brittle stones are the best.

Production area: India, Malaysia, Indonesia.

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