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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Saussurea japonica (Thunb.) DC.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid and bitter; balanced.

Actions and indications: Dispels wind and quickens the blood. Treats wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; injury from knocks and falls; leprosy.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Decoct as a wash.

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