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Platantherae Chloranthae Tuber

Butterfly-orchid [tuber]

土白芨 〔土白芨〕 tǔ bái jí

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Platanthera chlorantha Cust. ex Reichb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter*; balanced*.

Actions and indications: Supplements the lung and engenders flesh; transforms stasis and stanches bleeding.* Treats pulmonary consumption; coughing of blood; nosebleed (nǜ xuè); wounds; swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng); burns and scalds.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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