Chinese Herbs: Bi Ba (Long Pepper Fruit), Fructus Piperis Longi

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Herb 1 of 15 in Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Channels:

ST, LI.

Properties:

Spicy, Hot

Latin:

Fructus Piperis Longi

Chinese:

荜茇

Tone Marks:

bì bá

Actions

Disperses Cold, Warms the Middle Jiao, and Relieves Pain
For cold in the Spleen, Stomach, and Intestines with symptoms such as abdominal and epigastric pain, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Bi Ba can be applied topically for toothache

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases of excess or deficient heat.

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

2-5 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.