Hou Zao (Macaque Bezoar)

Herb 9 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:
GB, HT, LIV, LU

Properties:
Bitter, Salty, Cold

Latin Name:
Calculus Macacae Mulattae

Hou Zao means "Monkey Jujube"

Actions

Dislodges Phlegm, Settles Convulsions, Extinguishes Wind
For cough and wheezing, convulsions or Phlegm veiling the orifices of the Heart or Wind-Stroke
Clears Heat and Resolves Toxins, Transforms Phlegm, and Softens Hardness
For scrofula and nodules due to Phlegm Fire Clumping

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases without Heat from Excess or Cold-Phlegm

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

0.5-1 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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.