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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Physochlaina physaloides (L.) G. Don

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Root: Sweet and slightly bitter; whole herb: Bitter; root: Hot; whole herb: Balanced; toxic.

Actions and indications: The root supplements vacuity and warms the center; quiets the spirit and calms panting. The whole herb clears heat and resolves toxin; dispels dampness and kills worms. Treats The root treats: diarrhea due to vacuity cold; taxation damage; cough and phlegm-panting; flusteredness. The whole herb treats: otitis media; nasosinusitis; painful swollen throat; toxin swelling of sores and welling-abscesses (yōng); headache.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (0.3–0.6g).

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