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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Aeschynomene indica L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bland; cold.

Actions and indications: Clears heat; eliminates wind; disinhibits dampness; disperses swellings; resolves toxin. Treats wind-heat common cold; jaundice; gastritis; abdominal distension; strangury; swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng); dermatitis; eczema.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g) or use in pills and powders. Topical: Apply crushed or decoct as a wash.

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