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AN XI XIANG

Names
Pharmaceutical: Benzoïnum
Botanical: Styrax tonkinensis (Pierre) Craib ex Hart. (Styracaceae)
Other names:
Description: Benzoin.

Actions
Calms pain; Restores consciousness; Moves Blood; Opens the orifices; Moves Qi; ...

Origin
Asia.;

Preparation
The resin is incised in summer and autumn, and dried in the shade.;

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