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Stachyuri/Helwingiae Medulla

Stachyurus/helwingia

小通草 〔小通草〕 xiǎo tōng cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Stachyurus himalaicus Hook. f. et Thoms.*; Stachyurus chinensis Franch.*; Stachyurus obovatus (Rehd.) Li; Stachyurus retusus Yang; Stachyurus salicifolius Franch.; Stachyurus szechuanensis Fang; Stachyurus yunnanensis Franch.; Helwingia japonica (Thunb.) Dietr.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bland; balanced; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Lung and stomach channels.

Actions and indications: Disinhibits urine and percolates dampness. Treats yellow or reddish urine or urinary block in febrile disease; damp-heat urinary stoppage or strangury.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–6g).

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