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Kills parasites and reduces accumulation

Intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, pinworm and tapeworm, and fasciolopsis flukes; can be used alone Suits children and weaker patients, since it expels worms without harsh purging and does not harm Spleen and Stomach Qi

Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels

Constipation, including with hemorrhoids; the dry-fried seeds can simply be eaten on their own

Moistens the Lungs and stops cough

Mild dry cough from Lung dryness, usually with herbs that nourish Lung Yin

Stops diarrhea

Diarrhea and dysentery