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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Papaver somniferum L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Papaver somniferum L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; warm; toxic.

Channel entry: Lung, kidney, and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Contracts the lung, relieves cough, astringes the intestines, and relieves pain. Treats enduring cough; enduring diarrhea; enduring dysentery; prolapse of the rectum; pain in the heart [region] and abdomen; sinew and bone pain.

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