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Swertiae Herba
Swertia
当药 〔當藥〕 dāng yào
Alternate Chinese names: 獐牙菜 zhāng yá cài
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Swertia pseudochinensis Hara; Anagallidium dichotomum (L.) Griseb.; Swertia japonica (Schult.) Mak.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter; cold.
Actions and indications: Clears heat, fortifies the stomach, and disinhibits dampness. Treats indigestion; gastritis; jaundice; fire eye (huǒ yǎn); toothache;