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Setariae Spica Infestata
糠谷老 〔糠穀老〕 kāng ké lǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. [= Panicum italicum L.] (plant); Sclerospora graminicola (Sace.) Schroet.(bacterium)
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Salty✽; slightly cold.✽
Actions and indications: Clears damp-heat, disinhibits urine, and checks diarrhea. Treats urethritis; dysentery; water swelling; inhibited urination.
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