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Oenanthes Javanicae Herba

Water dropwort

水芹 〔水芹〕 shuǐ qín

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Oenanthe javanica (Bl.) DC.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and acrid; cool.

Channel entry: Lung and stomach channels.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits water. Treats fulminant heat effusion; vexation and thirst; jaundice; water swelling; strangury; vaginal discharge; scrofula; parotitis.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g) or press juice. Topical: Apply crushed.

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