Unblocks and Drastically Purges Interior Cold Accumulation For constipation, distention, fullness, and pain.
Regulates Water Metabolism For ascites and edema.
Frees Blocked Phlegm and Helps the Throat For wheezing, difficult breathing, chest fullness and distention. Also for phlegm misting the orifices.
Helps Heal Ulcers and Abscesses To help accelerate ulcerating. Also used for furuncles, warts, dermatitis, and phagedena.
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has been shown to cause teratogenic (birth defects) effects.
Do not use in weak patients
Do not use with Qian Niu Zi
Avoid hot liquids
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).
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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