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Kan Mai Niang

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Name

Kan Mai Niang (Amur foxtail)

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The Effect of Kan Mai Niang

Property

Bland, cool.

Actions

Clear heat and eliminate dampness, check diarrhea, remove toxicity.

Indications

Edema, snake bites, varicella, icteric hepatitis; infantile diarrhea and indigestion for external application.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.