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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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