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Pini Radix seu Radicis Cortex

Pine root/root bark

松根 〔松根〕 sōng gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Pinus tabulaeformis Carr.; Pinus massoniana Lamb; Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Pinus massoniana Lamb.; Pinus tabulaeformis Carr.; Pinus yunnanensis Franch.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter✽; warm✽; nontoxic.✽

Actions and indications: Treats aching sinews and bones; vomiting of blood (blood ejection) due to external injury; worm toothache (i.e., toothache due to tooth decay).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g) or grind to a powder (3g).

See: Sōng jié (松节 Pini Nodi Lignum, knotty pine wood)

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