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Mali Asiaticae Fructus

Chinese crabapple

林檎 〔林檎〕 lín qín

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Malus asiatica Nakai

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and sour; balanced; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Heart, lung, and liver channels.

Actions and indications: Allays thirst, transforms stagnation, and astringes essence. Treats dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); diarrhea; seminal emission.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct, et raw, or extract juice. Topical: Grind and apply mixed.

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