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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Piper boehmeriaefolium Wall. var. tonkinense C. DC.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid^✽; warm.^✽

Actions and indications: Dispels wind and disperses cold; disperses stasis and relieves pain.* Treats wind-damp sinew and bone pain; pain and swelling due to injury from knocks and falls; stomach cold and pain; venomous snake and centipede bites.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g); can be also steeped in wine. Topical: Crush fresh herb or blended powdered dried herb with liquid.

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