Chun Pi (Ailanthus Bark or Root Bark)

Channels: LI, ST, LIV Properties: Bitter, Astringent, Cold Latin Name: Cortex Ailanthi Altissimae

Alternate Names

• Chun Gen Pi, Chun Gen Bai Pi

• In Progress...

Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Gu Jing Wan (Stabilize the Menses Pill)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang (Clear Heat and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction)
  Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
  

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.