Ba Dou (Croton Seed)

Herb 1 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:

ST, LI, LU

Properties:

Spicy, Hot, Toxic

Latin:

Crotonis Fructus

Chinese:

巴豆

Tone Marks:

bā dòu

Translation:

Clinging Bean

Chinese Herb Actions

• 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.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & 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

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & 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)

Chinese Herb Dosage

• 0.1-0.3 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• San Wu Bei Ji Wan (Three Substance Pill for Emergencies)
  Category: Formulas that Warm the Yang and Guide Out Accumulation
• Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Top Quality Lindera Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi