Ma Bo (Fruiting Body of Puffball or Lasiosphaera)

Herb 15 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Ma Bo (Fructificatio Lasiosphaerae seu Calvatiae)

Channels:
LU

Properties:
Spicy, Neutral

Latin Name:
Fructificatio Lasiosphaerae seu Calvatiae

Actions

Clears the Lungs, the Throat, and Reduces Toxins
For Fire Toxins affecting the Lungs and throat causing loss of voice, hoarseness and Lung heat cough.
Stops Bleeding
For epistaxis, vomiting Blood, and is used topically to stop bleeding in any part of the mouth, especially the gums and lips.

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindicated in cases of wind-cold causing loss of voice and in chronic cough.

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

1.5-4.5 grams. This herb should be wrapped in cheesecloth during decoction.
Part used: fungus.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
Yin Qiao Ma Bo San (Honeysuckle, Forsythia, and Puffball Powder)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.