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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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