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Aeschynomenes Caulis Lignum

Sensitive joint vetch wood

梗通草 〔梗通草〕 gěng tōng cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Aeschynomene indica L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bland and slightly bitter*; balanced*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat, disinhibits dampness, frees strangury, and promotes lactation. Treats water swelling; heat strangury (rè lìn); vexation and thirst in febrile disease; inhibited voidings of reddish urine; breast milk stoppage.

Dosage and method: 3–6g.

Notes: Similar in action to 通草.

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