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--> Qing Re Jie Du --> si ji qing |
| Pin-yin: |
si ji qing |
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| English name: |
Chinese holly leaf |
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| Where grown: |
South China. |
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| Source: |
Dried leaf of Ilex chinensis Sims. |
| Ingredients: |
Protocatechuic acid, volatile oil, Flavone |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, astringent, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Lungs, heart |
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| Function: |
Clears heat, relieves toxicity, cools blood and heals skin lesions. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For burns, ulcers in the lower limbs, eczema, ulcers and skin lesions due to toxic heat and bleeding due to puncture injuries. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
15~30g. Use proper amount for external application. |
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| Storage: |
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. |
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