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Psiloti Herba

Whisk fern

石刷把 〔石刷把〕 shí shuā bǎ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Psilotum nudum (L.) Griseb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and acrid; warm.

Channel entry: Heart, liver, and stomach channels.

Actions and indications: Quickens the blood and frees the channels; dispels wind dampness. Treats wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; amenorrhea; vomiting of blood (blood ejection); injury from knocks and falls.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g), grind to a powder, or steep in wine.

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