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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Hai Tong Pi (Coral Bean Back)

Herb 7 of 20 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:
LIV, SP, KI

Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Neutral

Latin Name:
Cortex Erythriniae

Actions

Dispels Wind Damp, Opens Channels and Collaterals
For muscles aches and pain in the low back and knees, spasms and pain in the extremities and joints.
Relieves Itching and Kills Parasites
For itching skin lesions including scabies
Promotes Urination, Reduces Edema
For superficial edema due to dampness
Relieves Toothache due to dental caries

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

6-12 grams in decoction (Chen)
6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.