Chinese Herbs: Ming Fan (Alum), Alumen

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Herb 10 of 18 in Substances for External Application

Channels:

LI, LIV, LU, SP, ST

Properties:

Sour, Astringent, Cold

Latin:

Alumen

Chinese:

明矾

Tone Marks:

míng fán

Alt Names:

Bai Fan

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Contraindications and Cautions

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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:

Hua Chong Wan (Dissolve Parasites Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.