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Xanthii Vermiculus

Xanthium grub

苍耳蠹虫 〔蒼耳蠹蟲〕 cāng ěr dù chóng

Alternate English names: cocklebur grub

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Xanthium sibiricum Patr. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Xanthium sibiricum Patr.*; Xanthium strumarium L. [= X. sibirici Patr. ex Widd.]

Use: Medicinal

Actions and indications: Treats clove sores (dīng); hemorrhoids.

Notes: This is grub found in the stem of the xanthium.

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