Chinese Herbs: Bai Tou Weng (Chinese Anemone Root or Pulsatilla), Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis

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Bai Tou Weng (Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis)

Channels:

LI, LIV, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Cold

Latin:

Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis

Chinese:

白头翁

Tone Marks:

bái tóu wēng

Translation:

Hoary headed geezer

Actions

Clears Heat, Removes Toxins, and Reduces Inflammation
For dysentery from Damp-Heat in the Stomach and intestines. Treats bacterial or amoebic dysentery, epistaxis and bleeding hemorrhoids. Also applied externally to treat trichomonas vaginitis.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases of chronic diarrhea from spleen and stomach deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

6-15 grams.
Part used: root.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bai Tou Weng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.