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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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