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Alternate English names: large-flowered portulaca

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Portulaca grandiflora Hook.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold.^✽

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin. Treats painful swollen throat; scalds; injury from knocks and falls; damp sores.

Dosage and method: Topical: Crush and apply to the affected area; use the juice extracted by crushing as a mouthwash.

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