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Thalictri Rhizoma et Radix
Meadow rue
马尾连 〔馬尾連〕 mǎ wěi lián
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Thalictrum foliolosum DC.; Thalictrum baicalense Turcz.; Thalictrum delavayi Franch.
Origin in unofficial sources: Thalictrum foliolosum DC.; Thalictrum baicalense Turcz.; Thalictrum feotidum L.; Thalictrum atriplex Finet et Gagn.; Thalictrum cultratum Wall.; Thalictrum chaotungensis W.T. Wang et S. H. Wang; Thalictrum baicalense Turcz. var. meglostigma Boivin
Use: Medicinal
Category: Heat-clearing agents / Heat-clearing dampness-drying agents
Properties: Bitter*; cold*; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: Heart, liver, and large intestine channels.*
Actions and indications:
- Clears heat and dries dampness: Dysentery; jaundice.
- Drains fire and resolves toxin: Febrile disease with vexation and agitation; lung heat cough; swelling of welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng);
sore s and boils;painful red swollen eyes .
Dosage and method: Oral: 6–12g. Topical: Apply ground (if using fresh product, crushed). Can also be used a wash.
Quality: Golden yellow roots are the best.
Production area: Sìchuān, Qīnghǎi, Héběi.
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