Chinese Herbs: Lei Wan (Fruiting Body of Omphalia), Scierotium Omphaliae Lapidescentis

Like This Site?
Help Support Us!

Lotus Blog • TCM News •

"The state of the Spleen is manifested in the lips"

TCM Herb Qualities

Tastes & Properties TCM Herb Explorer

General TCM Herbs

Drug Interactions Incompatible Herbs Toxic or Endangered Latin Name Notes

Herb 8 of 11 in Herbs that Expel Parasites

Lei Wan (Scierotium Omphaliae Lapidescentis)

Channels:

LI, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic

Latin:

Scierotium Omphaliae Lapidescentis

Chinese:

雷丸

Tone Marks:

léi wán

Translation:

Thunder Ball

In Progress...

Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.