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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Bai Guo (Ginkgo Nut)

Herb 1 of 22 in Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Channels:
LU

Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent, Neutral, Slightly Toxic

Latin Name:
Semen Ginkgonis Bilobae

Bai Guo means "Silver Almond"

Alternate Names

Yin Xing

Actions

Stops Wheezing and Dispels Phlegm
For asthma, wheezing, dyspnea, and chronic cough with copious sputum due to heat, phlegm, or Lung Deficiency. Also treats Lung Qi Deficiency causing loss of voice. Can be combined with heat and phlegm clearing herbs to treat excess conditions.
Astringes and Stabilizes Leakage and Dispels Dampness in the Lower Jiao
For clear or yellow leukorrhea, spermatorrhea, incontinence, and frequent urination. Can be used in cases of Damp-Heat or Deficiency.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in excess conditions or with exterior patterns.
Do not use in the initial stages of cough.
Do not use with sticky, viscous phlegm due to Yin Deficiency.
As this herb is slightly toxic, it should not be used long term, or in large quantities.

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

1.5-9 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Yi Huang Tang (Change Yellow (Discharge) Decoction)
Formulas that Stabilize the Womb

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- 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.