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Latin Name
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Semen
Sojae Preparatum
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Chinese Name
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Origin
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The
drug consists of the prepared Semen Sojae Nigrum, the black
seed of the annual plant, Glycine max (L.) Merr. (family Leguminosae).
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Distribution
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It is produced all over China.
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Nature and Affinity
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The
drug is sweet and slight bitter to the taste, cold in nature,
and is distributed to the Lung and Stomach Channels.
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Caution
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ACTIONS
AND INDICATIONS |
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1.Dispersing
evils from the superficies
It is indicated in cold marked by chilliness, headache, fever,
etc. For treating cold due to wind-cold, it is often combined
with Bulbs Allii Fistulosi;for treating cold due to wind-heat,
with Herba Menthae, Fructus Forsythiae,etc.
2.Relieving restlessness
For treating febrile disease at the later stage or before its
convalescent stage with fever and stuffiness in the chest with
restlessness, it may be combined with Fructus Gardeniae, and
stewed together to make decoction. |
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ADMINISTRATION
AND DOSAGE |
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10-15g
of the drug are taken decoction. |
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REMARKS |
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Black soybeans must be fermented
before becoming medically useful. |
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