AI DI SHA

Names for Ai Di Sha
Pharmaceutical:	Folium Ardisiae japonicae
Botanical:	Ardisia japonica (Hornst.) Bl.(Myrsinaceae)
Other names:	Zhi Jin Niu, Zi Jin Niu, Ping Di Mu
Description:	Japanese Ardisia Herb.

Actions
Calms cough; Eliminates Phlegm; Diuretic; Drains Dampness; Moves Blood; Eliminates Blood accumulation; ...

Origin of ai di sha
Regions bordering on Changjiang river, and South China.;

Preparation of ai di sha
The drug is collected all the year round, washed clean, dried in the sun, and cut into pieces.;

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