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Nicandrae Semen

Nicandra seed

假酸浆子 〔假酸漿子〕 jiǎ suān jiān zǐ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Nicandra physaloides (L.) Gaertn.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly sweet*; balanced*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and reduces fire; disinhibits urine.* Treats rheumatic arthritis; painful swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng) and sores.*

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