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Alternate Chinese names: 鹿含草 lù hán cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Evolvulus alsinoides L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and acrid; cool.

Channel entry: Liver, spleen, and kidney channels.✽

Actions and indications: Clears heat and disinhibits dampness. Treats jaundice; dysentery; strangury-turbidity (lìn zhuó); vaginal discharge; swollen clove sores (dīng); scab (jiè) sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g dried, 30–60g fresh). Topical: Apply crushed.

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