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Pruni Salicinae Radix

Plum root

李根 〔李根〕 lǐ gēn

Alternate English names: Japanese plum root

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Prunus salicina Lindl.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and astringent; cool; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin. Treats dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); strangury; dysentery; cinnabar toxin; toothache.

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