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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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