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Alternate Chinese names: 蜀羊泉 shǔ yáng quán; 白英 bái yīng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Solanum lyratum Thunb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Clears heat; disinhibits dampness; dispels wind; resolves toxin. Treats malarial disease; jaundice; water swelling; strangury; rheumatic arthritis; cinnabar toxin; clove sores (dīng).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–24g dried, 30–60g fresh) or steep in wine. Topical: Decoct as a wash or apply crushed.

Quality: Fat stems, green leaves, and absence of seeds are marks of good quality.

Production area: Most parts of China.

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