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Pin Yin: kunbu
Botanical family: Laminariaceae
Botanical name: 1, Laminaria japonica Aresch.; 2, Ecklonia kurome Okam.

Primary action: Transform Hot Phlegm
Temperature: cold
Taste: salty
Entering Channel: Sp, St, Kd

Actions:
   Resolves Phlegm nodules, especially of the neck.
   Reduces swelling associated with edema of Leg Qi.
   (See Phlegm ; Leg Qi .)

Indications: goitre, scrofula

Dosage: 1.5-5 qian.

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