Mang Xiao (Glauber's Salt) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Mang Xiao
English Name: Glauber's Salt

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Purges accumulations, guides out stagnation - heat in the stomach and intestines with constipation; moistens dryness and softens hardness.
  • Clears heat, reduces swelling - red, swollen, painful eyes, mouth, and/or throat; red, swollen skin lesions including breast problems.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 3-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid during Pregnancy, while nusrsing, during menstruation.
  • Avoid in the elderly.
  • Avoid in cases of excess heat.

Staff Clinician Notes

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