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Hot pepper root

The Effect of Hot pepper root

Property

Pungent, sweet, hot.

Actions

Disperse cold and eliminate dampness, activate blood and resolve swelling.

Indications

Chiblain, cyst of kidney, weakness of feet and hands.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.