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Peristrophes Japonicae Herba
Japanese peristrophe
九头狮子草 〔九頭獅子草〕 jiǔ tóu shī zǐ cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Peristrophe japonica (Thunb.) Brem.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Acrid; cool; nontoxic*.
Actions and indications: Dispels wind, clears heat, transforms phlegm, and resolves toxin. Treats wind-heat cough; child fright wind; sore throat; sore-toxin; mammary welling-abscesses (rǔ yōng).
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–15g). Topical: Apply crushed.
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