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Vaccinii Bracteati Folium

Asiatic bilberry leaf

南烛叶 〔南燭葉〕 nán zhú yè

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sour and astringent; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart, spleen, and kidney channels.*

Actions and indications: Boosts essence qì, strengthens the network vessels and the bones, brightens the eyes, and checks diarrhea.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–9g) or prepare as paste, pills, or powders.

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