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Rabdosiae Striati Herba

Stream-side rabdosia

溪黄草 〔溪黃草〕 xī huáng cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Isodon striatus (Benth.) Kudo [= Plectranthus striatus Benth.] rabdosia

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bitter*; cool*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits dampness; cools the blood and disperses stasis. Treats acute hepatitis; acute cholecystitis; enteritis; dysentery; urine stoppage; bruises and swellings from injury from knocks and falls.

Production area: Central and southern China.

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