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大頭陳

大头陈
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Name

Da Tou Chen (Indian adenosma herb)

  1. 大头陈
  2. Da Tou Chen
  3. Indian adenosma herb
  4. Herba Adenosmatis Indiani

The Effect of 大頭陳

Property

Pungent, slightly bitter, cool.

Actions

Expel wind, relieve exterior syndrome, eliminate dampness and promote digestion.

Indications

Indigestion, fever with headache, abdominal pain, cold, enteritis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or double the dosage with the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with the fresh.