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Latin pharmacognostic name: Celosiae Semen

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

Kingdom: Plant

Origin (other sources): Celosia argentea L.*

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Bitter; cool; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Liver channel.*

Indications:

Clears the liver and brightens the eyes; clears wind-heat.

painful red swollen eyes; eye screens; hypertension; nosebleed; wind-heat itching; scab (jiè) and lài.

Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g).

Quality: Shiny plump black seeds are the best.

Product Area: All parts of China.

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