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Spirifer fossil

石燕 〔石燕〕shí yàn

Latin pharmacognostic name: Spiriferae Fossilia

Kingdom: Plant

Origin (other sources): Cyrtiospirifer sinensis (Graban.)

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Salty; cool.

Channel entry: Kidney and bladder channels.

Indications:

Eliminates damp-heat; disinhibits urine; eliminates eye screens.

strangury; urinary stoppage; vaginal discharge; bloody urine; intestinal wind; hemorrhoids and fistulas; eye screens.

Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g) or wet-grind. Topical: Wet-grind as an eye dab.

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