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Latin pharmacognostic name: Elephantis Dens

Alternate Chinese names: 象牙屑 xiàng yá xiè

Kingdom: Animal

Origin (other sources): Elephas maximus L.; Elephas africanus Blumenbach

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart and kidney channels.*

Indications:

Clears heat and settles fright; resolves toxin and engenders flesh.

fright palpitation; steaming bone phlegm-heat; welling-abscesses (yōng) and sores.

Warnings: Elephants are now protected species, so this product's use is strictly forbidden. This item is included only for information purposes.

Product Area: Africa, India, Thailand.

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