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Silenes Tenuis Radix

Slender silene

九头草 〔九頭草〕 jiǔ tóu cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Silene tenuis Willd.; Silene tenuis Willd. var. rubescens Franch.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; balanced.

Actions and indications: Breaks blood, clears heat, and disinhibits urine. Treats inhibited, painful, dribbling urination; bloody urine; amenorrhea.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–9g).

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