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Maesae Japonicae Radix et Folium

Japanese maesa [root and leaf]

杜茎山 〔杜莖山〕 dù jīng shān

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Maesa japonica (Thunb.) Moritzi

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter✽; cold.✽

Actions and indications: Dispel wind, resolves epidemic toxin, and disperses swelling and distension. Treats headache and dizziness due to common cold; aversion to cold and heat effusion; agitation and thirst; water swelling; lumbar pain.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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