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Alternate English names: water nightshade

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Solanum torvum Sw.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bland*; slightly cool*; slightly toxic*.

Actions and indications: Quickens the blood; disperses stasis; relieves pain. Treats impact and blood stasis pain; lumbar muscle strain; cough of blood; mounting (shàn) patterns; stomach pain; clove sores (dīng); swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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