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Physalis Alkekengi Radix

Lantern plant root

酸浆根 〔酸漿根〕 suān jiāng gēn

Alternate English names: Chinese lantern plant root winter cherry root1

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii (Mast.) Mak.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter*; cold*.

Channel entry: Lung and spleen channels.*

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits water. Treats malarial disease; jaundice; mounting qì (shàn qì).

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