Bai Bu (Stemona Root)
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Latin Name: Radix Stemonae
Properties: sweet, bitter, slightly warm
Actions: moistens lung and stops cough, anti-parasitic
Medical Indications: acute or chronic cough, chronic cough from deficiency such as tuberculosis, chronic respiratory disorders, used externally to kill body or head lice, fleas, pinworm (enema), other itchy dermatological disorders
Contraindications: not to be used in cases of spleen deficiency, diarrhea, or loose stool
Dosage: 5 to 10 grams
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