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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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