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Meloë

Oil beetle

地胆 〔地膽〕 dì dǎn

Alternate English names: meloë

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Meloë coarctatus Motsch.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid; cold; toxic.

Actions and indications: Attacks toxin; expels stasis. Treats malign sores and nasal polyps (used externally); scrofula (used internally).

Dosage and method: Topical: Grind and apply as powder to cause blistering. Oral: Use in pills and powders.

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