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Tikoua Caulis et Folium

Tikoua fig stem

地瓜藤 〔地瓜藤〕 dì guā téng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Ficus tikoua Bur.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold.

Actions and indications: Clears heat; disinhibits dampness; quickens the blood; and resolves toxin. Treats wind-heat cough; dysentery; water swelling; jaundice; wind-damp pain; bleeding hemorrhoids; amenorrhea; vaginal discharge; injury from knocks and falls; innominate toxin swellings (wú míng zhǒng dú).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–24g). Topical: Apply crushed.

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