  Herb 7 of 9 in Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
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Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin:
Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus |
Actions
- Dispels Phlegm
For cough, dyspnea and chest congestion with difficult to expectorate, copious sputum and/or phlegm nodules.
- Opens Orifices
For resuscitation of unconscious patients with locked jaw, pale face, and difficulty breathing possibly due to stroke. Also for sudden loss of consciousness with seizures or facial paralysis due to excess phlegm.
- Reduces Swelling and Abscesses, Dissipates Clumps
For initial stages of boils, abscesses and clumping prior to ulceration
- Unblocks Bowels, Expels Roundworms
For constipation with roundworms by stimulating peristalsis
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases with Qi or Yin Deficiency
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Do not use in cases with bleeding diathesis
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).
Dosage
- 1-1.5 grams in decoction, 0.6-1.5 grams of powder (Chen)
- 1-1.5 grams in decoction (Bensky)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
 This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi