Properties: Sweet, neutral
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Stomach
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Relieves toxicity, expels Wind and alleviates pain and itching
Topically as an ointment or wash skin rashes, itching, scabies, tinea, sores and carbuncles
As a gargle for severe toothaches that feel as if a worm is burrowing into the tooth
- Expels Wind, dries Dampness and stops pain and itching
Wind-Damp Bi
Wind-Rash
Internal Wind
- Treats tumors
Cancers
- Kills parasites
Insecticide
Suggested Daily Dosage: 5-10g in decoction.
Cautions: Very toxic. Contraindicated for those with sores that have already burst, those with renal insufficiency or Qi deficiency and as an antihelmintic as the dosage required causes nephritis.
Antagonizes Gan Jiang, Dan Shen, Bai Shao or Chi Shao and Mu Li.
Appears in 1 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
