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GAN SONG

Names related to Gan Song
Pharmaceutical:	Radix et Rhizoma Nardostachyos
Botanical:	Nardostachys chinensis Batal., Nardostachys jatamansi DC. (Valerianaceae)
Other names:	Gan Song Xiang
Description:	Nardostachyos Root and Rhizome.

Actions
Moves Qi; Calms pain; Eliminates stagnation; Invigorates the Spleen; ...

Origin of gan song
Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai.;

Preparation of gan song
The rhizomes are gathered in summer or autumn. They are cleaned, dried in the shade, and cut into pieces.;

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