MA CHI XIAN

Names for Ma Chi Xian
Pharmaceutical:	Herba Portulacae
Botanical:	Portulaca oleracea L. (Portulacaceae)
Other names:
Description:	Purslane Herb.

Actions
Clears Heat; Expels toxins; Cools Blood; Stops bleeding; ...

Origin of ma chi xian
Whole China.;

Preparation of ma chi xian
The drug is collected in summer, removed from remains of roots and foreign matter, washed clean, steamed briefly or treated with boiling water, and then dried in the sun. The herb can be used either fresh or dried.;

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