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Hyacinth Bletilla (Rhizoma Bletillae)

Location found

Provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan, Zhejiang and Hunnan

Flavor & Property

Bitter, sweet and astringent; slightly cold

Effects

Stops bleeding, subsidence of swelling and promotes healing

Use

Hemoptysis, hematemesis and traumatic bleeding

* used alone or with water in which glutinous rice is cooked

Sores, carbuncles and other pyogenic skin diseases

* used with honeysuckle flower, trichosanthes fruit and honeylocust thorn

Dosage & Administration

3-10g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Antagonistic to aconite

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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