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Kills parasites

Roundworm, tapeworm or hookworm (some sources add pinworm), usually combined with other anti-parasitic herbs for a stronger effect

Clears Heat and resolves toxicity

Epidemic febrile illness from warm toxin Traditionally taken as a seasonal preventive during influenza and other epidemics, and in formulas to prevent mumps or measles

Cools the Blood and stops bleeding (charred, as Guan Zhong Tan)

Heat-type bleeding, chiefly from the uterus, but also nosebleeds and bloody stools