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1 Cor tex dull grey, narrow.

2 Cross-section marked with irregular concentric rings, with pith present.

3 Xylem broad, dark yellow, yellowish-white or brownish-red.

Caulis Hedyotidis Hedyotideae

Vine of Hedyotis hedyotidea (DC.) Merr. (Rubiaceae).
Clearing away heat to remove toxins.
Influenza due to wind-heat, cough caused by heat in lungs, heat stroke and high fever, enteritis, eczema, herpes zoster, carbuncles and furuncles.
Top grades have even thickness, cut surfaces yellowish-white.

Easy to confuse with Caulis Hedyotidis Hedyotideae's Medicine:

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