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Alternate Chinese names: 荆沥 jīng lì

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Vitex negundo L. var. cannabifolia (Sieb. et Zucc.) Hand.-Mazz.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bland; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Stomach, heart, lung, and liver channels.*

Actions and indications: Eliminates wind-heat, transforms phlegm-drool, frees the channels, and moves the blood and qì. Treats clenched jaw in wind stroke; phlegm-heat epilepsy; dizziness; dizzy vision; throat impediment (hóu bì); heat dysentery; fire eye (huǒ yǎn).

Dosage and method: Oral: Dissolve in boiling water (30–60g). Topical: Apply to the affected area or uses an eye dab.

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