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[English Name] Red Vinespinach Herb
[Chinese Name] 落葵  
[Pinying Name] Luokui  
[Latin Name] Basellae Rubrae Herba  
[Genera] Basellaceae
[Efficacy] xiexiayao
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[Ecology]     It is thermophilic short-day plant,prefers warmmoist and half-shadow environment,doesn’t resistant to cold,is afraid of frost,resistants to high temperature and wet,grows in fertile loose and well-drained sandy soil properly,grows at the altitude below 2000 metres.  
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[Pharmacological activities]

1. The juice of Basellae Rubrae exhibits antipyretic and anti-inflammatory actions, in addition, the water extract of Basellae Rubrae could inhibit the replication of tobacco mosaic virus.

 
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[References] pharmacological actions:

[1] Li Yu-hao, Wu Qing-he, Li Ru-liu, et al. Effects of Basellae Rubrae on fever-reducing and anti-inflammation. Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials, 1992,15(06):32-35.

[2] Ushasri.Tab Res,1982,8(1):39.