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Wrightiae Folium

Wrightia leaf

倒吊笔叶 〔倒吊筆葉〕 dào diào bǐ yè

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Wrightia pubescens R. Br.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; cool*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin. Treats swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng) and sores, otitis media, and sore throat. Also treats common cold.

Dosage and method: 9–15g.

Notes: The root, 倒吊蜡烛, is also used for the same purpose.

See: Dào diào là zhú (倒吊蜡烛 Wrightiae Radix seu Caulis, wrightia [root or stem])

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