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Mei Gen

Name

Mei Gen (Root of Japanese apricot)

  1. 梅根
  2. Radix Mume
  3. Root of Japanese apricot

The Effect of Mei Gen

Property

Slightly bitter, slightly cold; liver and gallbladder meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind, eliminate dampness, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Scrofula, wandering arthritis, cholecystitis, recurrent dysentery.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.