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Kansui Root (Radix Euphorbiae Kansui)

Location found

Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, China

Flavor & Property

Bitter; cold

Effects

Removes water retention, subdues swelling and resolves mass

Use

Edema of the face and body, ascites and hydrothorax

* used with morning glory seed

For chest pain and hypochondrium, and cough with dyspnea

* used with Chinese date, knoxia root and genkwa flower

Suppurative surface infections

* powder of kansui root is mixed with water for topical application

Dosage & Administration

0.5-1g (in bolus or powder)

Precaution & Contractindication

Pregnant women and it is antagonistic to alcohols

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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