Chinese Herbs: Chun Pi (Ailanthus Bark or Root Bark), Cortex Ailanthi Altissimae

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Herb 3 of 22 in Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Channels:

LI, ST, LIV

Properties:

Bitter, Astringent, Cold

Latin:

Cortex Ailanthi Altissimae

Chinese:

椿皮

Tone Marks:

chūn pí

Alt Names:

Chun Gen Pi, Chun Gen Bai Pi

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Gu Jing Wan (Stabilize the Menses Pill)
Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang (Clear Heat and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

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

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