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Amaranthi Radix

Amaranth root

苋根 〔莧根〕 xiàn gēn

Alternate English names: Chinese spinach root

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Amaranthus mangostanus L.; Amaranthus mangostanus L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Treats painful swelling of the scrotum; hemorrhoids; toothache; injury from knocks and falls; flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge.

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