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Nandinae Radix
Nandina root
南天竹根 〔南天竹根〕 nán tiān zhú gēn
Alternate English names: sacred bamboo root
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Nandina domestica Thunb.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic.✽
Actions and indications: Dispels wind, clears heat, eliminates dampness, and transforms phlegm. Treats wind-heat headache; lung heat cough; damp-heat jaundice; fire eye (huǒ yǎn);
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g fresh) or steep in wine. Topical: Decoct as a wash or eye dab.
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