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Stellariae Aquaticae Herba
Malachium
鹅肠草 〔鵝腸草〕 é cháng cǎo
Alternate English names: goose starwort
Alternate Chinese names: 牛繁缕 niú fán lǚ
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Stellaria aquatica (L.) Scop. [= Malachium aquaticum (L.) Fries]
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet and bland*; balanced*.
Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; quickens the blood and disperses swelling. Treats pneumonia; dysentery; hypertension; menstrual irregularities;