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Latin Name
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Retinervus
Luffae Fructus
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Chinese
Name
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picture
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Origin
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The
fibres of the fully matured fruits.
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Distribution
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Common
in China
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Nature
and Affinity
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This
drug is sweet in taste and neutral in nature, and is distributed
to the Lung, Stomach and Liver Channels.
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Caution
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ACTIONS
AND INDICATIONS |
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Cooling
blood, removing toxin, promoting the circulation of blood and
removing obstruction from channels. This drug is used to treat
chest pain due to stasis of Qi and blood, aching pain of muscles
and bones, acute mastitis, etc., and can be used in combination
with other drugs according to disease conditions.
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ADMINISTRATION
AND DOSAGE |
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Usually,
4.5-9g of the drug is used in decoction. |
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REMARKS |
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The
flesh of the fruit is used as a cooling food item in China.
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