Chinese Herbs: Po Xiao (), Sal Glauberis

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Channels:

LU, ST, LI.

Properties:

Salty, Bitter, Cold

Latin:

Sal Glauberis

Actions

Please see Mang Xiao

Contraindications and Cautions

Please see Mang Xiao

Herb-Drug Interactions

Please see Mang Xiao

Toxicity and Overdose

Please see Mang Xiao

Dosage

Please See Mang Xiao

Notes

Po Xiao is the unrefined form of Mang Xiao (sodium sulfate). Due to impurities and possible contamination it is used for topical swellings and nodules only.

This herb antagonizes or is antagonized by:

Liu Huang (Sulphur)

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.