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Viciae Herba

Vetch

大巢菜 〔大巢菜〕 dà cháo cài

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Vicia sativa L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and acrid; cold; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits dampness; harmonizes the blood and dispels stasis. Treats jaundice; water swelling; malarial disease; nosebleed; heart palpitation; dream emission; menstrual irregularities.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g) or stew with meat. Topical: Apply crushed.

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