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Latin pharmacognostic name: Moslae Herba

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Mosla chinensis Maxim. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Mosla chinesis Maxim.*; Elsholtzia splendens Nakai ex F. Maekawa

Use: Medicinal

Category: Exterior-resolving agents / Warm acrid exterior-resolving agents

Properties: Acrid; slightly warm.

Channel entry: Lung, spleen, and stomach channels.

Indications:

• Promotes sweating and resolves the exterior; transforms dampness and harmonizes the center: External contraction of wind-cold with concurrent dampness obstructing the center burner.
• Disinhibits water and disperses swelling: Water swelling.

Warnings: Use with care in the treatment of summerheat-heat.

Quality: Young plants with pale stems, green leaves, many inflorescences, and a powerful aroma are the best.

Product Area: Jiāngxī, Héběi, and Hénán.

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