MAO GEN

Names for Mao Gen
Pharmaceutical:	Herba Ranunculi Japonici
Botanical:	Ranunculus japonicus Thunb. (Ranunculaceae)
Other names:	Lao Hu Jiao Ji Cao, Mao Liang
Description:	Japanese Buttercup Herb.

Actions
Vesicatory (external use); Kills the maggots and the larvae of mosquitos (external use); ...

Origin of mao gen
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Preparation of mao gen
The entire plant (including the root) is gathered in summer or autumn. Fresh herb is better quality.;

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