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Tradescantiae Herba
Spiderwort
紫鸭跖草 〔紫鴨跖草〕 zǐ yā zhí cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Tradescantia virginiana L.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bland and sweet*; cool*; toxic*.
Channel entry: Heart, liver, gallbladder, kidney, and bladder channels.*
Actions and indications: Quickens the blood, disinhibits water, disperses swelling, disperses binds, and resolves toxin. Treats toxin swelling of