Ba Dou (Croton Seed) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Ba Dou
English Name: Croton Seed

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • 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.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 0.1 - 0.3g (in pills)

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Antagonist with Qian Niu Zi
  • Avoid in Pregnancy
  • Toxic - very irritating to the skin and musous membranes

Staff Clinician Notes

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