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Potamogetonis Franchetii Herba

Franchet’s pondweed

眼子菜 〔眼子菜〕 yǎn zǐ cài

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Potamogeton franchetii A. Benn. et Baag.; Potamogeton cristatus Reg. et Maack

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Clears heat, disinhibits water, stanches bleeding, disperses swelling, and kills worms. Treats dysentery; jaundice; strangury; vaginal discharge; flooding; bleeding from hemorrhoids; roundworm; red and swelling sores.

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