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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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