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Viticis Negundinis Radix

Negundo vitex root

黄荆根 〔黃荊根〕 huáng jīng gēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Vitex negundo L.*; Vitex canescens Kurz

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid*; warm*.

Channel entry: Heart channel.*

Actions and indications: Resolves the exterior, dispels wind, rectifies qì, relieves pain, interrupts malaria, and kills worms. Treats malarial disease; coughs, common cold, and bronchitis; wind-damp (rheumatism); stomach pain; sand qì (shā qì) abdominal pain; pinworm. Daily

Dosage and method: 15–30g for malaria, and 60g for bronchitis.

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