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西番莲

西番莲
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Name

Xi Fan Lian (Herb of Passionflower)

  1. Xi Fan Lian
  2. Herb of Passionflower
  3. 西番蓮
  4. Passionflower herb
  5. Herba Passiflorae Coeruleae

The Effect of 西番莲

Property

Warm, bitter.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, activate blood and alleviate pain.

Indications

Rheumatic arthritis, insomnia, diarrhea, fracture, dysmenorrhea, neuralgia, nasal obstruction with running nose, common cold with headache.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~20 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.