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Latin Name
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Rhizoma
Dioscoreae Septemlobae
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Chinese Name
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Picture
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Origin
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This
drug consists of the ripe japonicum (Thunb.) Sw. (family Lygodiaceae).
The crude drug is used.
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Distribution
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It is mainly produced in Sichuan, Henan, Hubei provinces.
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Nature and Affinity
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This
drug is bitter in taste and neutral in nature, and is distributed
to the Liver and Stomach Channels.
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Caution
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ACTIONS
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1.
Removing dampness and treating turbid urine
In treating turbid urine from galacturia, dribbling urination,
frequent urination and leukorrhea due to hyperactivity of dampness,
the drug is often used in combination with Poria, Rhizoma Acori
Graminei, Radix Linderae, etc.
2. Relieving arthralgia
In treating arthralgia due to wind-dampness and pain of the
joints and muscles of the loin and spine, the drug can be used
in combination with Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, Radix Aconiti Praeparata, etc. |
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ADMINISTRATION
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Usually,
10-15g of the drug is used in decoction. |
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REMARKS |
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