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Malcolmiae Semen

Malcolmia [seed]

紫花芥 〔紫花芥〕 zǐ huā jiè

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Malcolmia africana (L.) R. Br.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and acrid; cold.

Actions and indications: Dispels phlegm and settles panting; drains the lung and moves water. Treats cough and counterflow; copious phlegm; spleen vacuity fullness; ascites; distension and pain in the chest and rib-side; pulmonary welling-abscesses (fèi yōng).

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