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Polygoni Paleacei Rhizoma
Blood knotweed [root]
草血竭 〔草血竭〕 cǎo xù jié
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Polygonum paleaceum Wall.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Acrid, bitter, slightly and astringent*; slightly warm*; nontoxic.
Actions and indications: Disperses blood and stanches bleeding; precipitates qì and relieves pain. Treats chronic gastritis; gastric ulcers; gastroduodenal ulcers; food accumulation;