Lu Hui (Aloe Leaf - Dried juice Concentrate)

Herb 4 of 7 in Purgatives

Channels:
LI, LIV, ST

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Latin Name:
Herba Aloes

Actions

Drains Fire and Reduces Accumulation
For constipation, headache, dizziness, red eyes, insomnia, and irritability due to heat in the Large Intestine and Liver. This herb can also be used to treat chronic constipation.
Kills Parasites and Strengthens Digestion
For childhood malnutrition especially as a result of roundworm. Also effective in treating ringworm.
Used topically for treating burns.

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindicated during pregnancy, menstruation, and cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

0.3-1.5 grams. Do not take in tea, use in powder or pill form.
Part used: juice from leaves.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bu Dai Wan (Cloth Sack Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites

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

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.