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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Orobanche caerulescens Steph.; Orobanche pycnostachya Hance; Orobanche asiatica Kirschl.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet^✽; warm^✽; nontoxic.^✽

Actions and indications: Supplements the kidney and strengthens the sinews. Treats cold pain in the lumbus and knees due to kidney vacuity; impotence; seminal emission.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (4.5–9g) or steep in wine. Topical: Can be applied as a leg bath to treat enduring diarrhea in infants.

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