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Sarcandrae Ramulus et Folium

Sarcandra [twig and leaf]

九节茶 〔九節茶〕 jiǔ jié chá

Alternate Chinese names: 草珊瑚 cǎo shān hú; 九节风 jiǔ jié fēng; 九节兰 jiǔ jié lán; 肿节风 zhǒng jié fēng; 接骨木2 jiē gǔ mù

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai [= Chloranthus glabra (Thunb.) Mak.]

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid; balanced.

Actions and indications: Kills bacteria and reduces inflammation; dispels wind and eliminates dampness; quickens the blood and relieves pain. Treats pneumonia; acute appendicitis; acute gastroenteritis; bacillary dysentery; wind-damp pain; injury from knocks and falls; bone fractures.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–15g); also made into medicinal wine. Topical: Apply crushed or decoct as a wash.

Production area: Sìchuān, Yúnnán, Guìzhōu, Zhèjiāng, ānhuī, Fújiàn, Jiāngxī, Húběi, Húnán, Guǎngxī, Guǎngdōng.

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