Bai Jiang Cao (Patrina, Thiaspi)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-10 11:08.
Chinese Name: 
Bai Jiang Cao
English Name: 
Patrinia, Thiaspi
Functions and Usage: 
  • Clears heat, relieves toxicity, and expels pus - intestinal abscess, sores, swellings.
  • Dispels blood stasis, stops pain - for heat induced blood stasis, especially in the abdomen and chest; also for post-partum pain, post-operative pain.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 9-15g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

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