Hai Tong Pi (Coral Bean Bark)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-17 16:00.
Chinese Name: 
Hai Tong Pi
English Name: 
Coral Bean Bark
Functions and Usage: 
  • Dispels wind-damp (hot or cold), unblocks the channels - bi syndromes, especially in the lower back and/or knees or spasms of the extremities.
  • Promotes urination, reduces edema - superficial edema due to dampness.
  • Itchy skin - lesions, scabies.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 6-15g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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