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Musae Seminifera Semen

Banana seed

山芭焦子 〔山芭焦子〕 shān bāo jiāo zǐ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Musa paradisiaca L. susbsp. seminifera (Lour.) K. Schum.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and acrid; cool; slightly toxic.

Actions and indications: Breaks stasis and frees the stool. Treats bound stool due to injury from knocks and falls and bone fractures.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (4.5–6g).

Warnings: Contraindicated in the absence of static blood.

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