Hou Po (Magnolia Bark)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Wed, 2008-06-04 17:41.
Chinese Name:
Hou PoEnglish Name:
Magnolia BarkFunctions and Usage:
- Promotes movement of Qi, transforms dampness, resolves stagnation - dampness in spleen/stomach, food stagnation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention (*important herb for this).
- Warms and transforms phlegm and directs rebellious lung Qi downward - wheezing, phlegm with coughing, stifling sensation in the chest.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid During Pregnancy
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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