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一叶兰

蜘蛛抱蛋
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Name

Zhi Zhu Bao Dan (Aspidistra)

  1. 蜘蛛抱蛋
  2. Zhi Zhu Bao Dan
  3. Aspidistra
  4. 壹葉蘭

The Effect of 一叶兰

Property

Sweet, warm.

Actions

Activate blood, dredge meridians, purge heat and induce diuresis.

Indications

Traumatic injury, headache, diarrhea, toothache, lumbago, abdominal pain caused by amenorrhea, sand stranguria, hot cough caused by sunstroke.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or 30~60 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women. Avoid eating raw and cold food.