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Tulipae Edulis Tuber

Chinese tulip bulb

光慈姑 〔光慈姑〕 guāng cí gū

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Tulipa edulis Bak.; Tulipa iliensis Reg.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; cold; toxic.

Actions and indications: Disperses binds and transforms stasis. Treats painful swollen throat; scrofula; welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū); swelling of sores; postpartum stasis and stagnation.

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

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