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Alstoniae Scholaris Cortex seu Folium

Common alstonia

象皮木 〔象皮木〕 xiàng pí mù

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly bitter*; cold*.

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves toxin; stanches bleeding and disperses swelling. Treats common cold; pneumonia; diphtheria; sand qì (shā qì) stomach pain and diarrhea; pregnancy vomiting; injury from knocks and falls; bleeding ulcers.

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