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Alternate English names: brown granulated sugar

Alternate Chinese names: 红糖 hóng táng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Saccharum sinensis Roxb.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Liver, spleen, and stomach channels.

Actions and indications: Supplements the center and moderates the liver; quickens the blood and disperses stasis. Treats retention of lochia; dry mouth; retching; marked emaciation; blood dysentery.

Dosage and method: Oral: Dissolve in boiled water, wine, or decoctions (9–15g).

Warnings: Not suitable for patients suffering from phlegm-damp.

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