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Alternate Chinese names: 野鸡冠花子 yě jī guān huā zǐ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Celosia argentea L.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cool; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Liver channel.*

Actions and indications: Clears the liver and brightens the eyes; clears wind-heat. Treats painful red swollen eyes; eye screens; hypertension; nosebleed; wind-heat itching; scab (jiè) and lài.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g).

Quality: Shiny plump black seeds are the best.

Production area: All parts of China.

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