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XI GUA PI

Names
Pharmaceutical: Pericarpium Citrulli Vulgaris
Botanical: Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. (Cucurbitaceae)
Other names:
Description: Watermelon Peel.

Actions
Calms irritability and disperses Summer-Heat; Calms thirst; Diuretic; ...

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