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蛾药

蛾药
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Name

E Yao (Root of Chinese Edelweiss)

  1. 火把草
  2. 火草
  3. E Yao
  4. Root of Chinese Edelweiss
  5. 蛾藥
  6. Radix Leontopodii Sinensis

The Effect of 蛾药

Property

Pungent, cool.

Actions

Clear heat, remove toxicity, alleviate pain.

Indications

Cough caused by wind-heat, sphagitis, amygdalitis.

Dosage and Administrations

It is pounded into powder. 1~2 g is taken each time. Proper dosage is for external application, puffing through throat.