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Amaranthi Caulis et Folium
Amaranth
苋 〔莧〕 xiàn
Alternate English names: Chinese spinach
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Amaranthus mangostanus L.
Use: Alimentary
Properties: Sweet; cool; nontoxic*.
Actions and indications: Clears heat, disinhibits orifices. Treats red and white dysentery; urinary stoppage and fecal stoppage.
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