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Semen Helianthi Annui

向日葵子
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Name

Xiang Ri Kui Zi (Sunflower Seed)

  1. 向日葵子
  2. Xiang Ri Kui Zi
  3. Sunflower Seed

The Effect of Semen Helianthi Annui

Property

Sweet, neutral.

Actions

Promote eruption of measles, check dysentery, draw out pus.

Indications

Inadequate eruption, chronic osteomyelitis, dysentery with bloody stool.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or pounded for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying， or extracting oil from the seed for applying on the affected area.