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Rhododendri Mollis Fructus

Yellow azalea seed

六轴子 〔六軸子〕 liù zhóu zǐ

Alternate Chinese names: 闹羊花子 nào yáng huā zǐ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Rhododendron molle (Bl.) G. Don

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; warm; toxic.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind; relieves pain; disperses swelling. Treats wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; joint-running wind (lì jié fēng) pain; injury from knocks and falls; toxin of welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū) and clove sores (dīng).

Dosage and method: Oral: Grind to a powder and use in pills and powders (0.3–0.9g) or steep in wine. Topical: Grind and apply blended with water.

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