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Smilacinae Japonicae Rhizoma et Radix
Japanese smilacina [root]
鹿药 〔鹿藥〕 lù yào
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Smilacina japonica A. Gray; Smilacina henryi (Bak.) Wang et Tang
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet and bitter; warm; nontoxic*.
Actions and indications: Supplements qì and boosts the kidney; dispels wind and eliminates dampness; quickens the blood and regulates menstruation. Treats consumption; impotence; medial headache and hemilateral headache;