Ba Dou (Croton Seed)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-10 17:01.
Chinese Name: 
Ba Dou
English Name: 
Croton Seed
Functions and Usage: 
  • Vigorously purges, warmly unblocks - severe cold accumulation in the interior leading to constipation and abdominal fullness and pain.
  • Drives out water and reduces edema - ascites.
  • Bursts clogged phlegm and improves condition of throat - difficult breathing due to phlegm in the throat, wheezing.
  • Promotes healing of abscesses and ulcers - topically, accelerates ulcerating process.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 0.1 - 0.3g (in pills)
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Antagonist with Qian Niu Zi
  • Avoid in Pregnancy
  • Toxic - very irritating to the skin and musous membranes
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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