Mang Xiao (Glauber's Salt)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2008-06-13 08:30.
Chinese Name:
Mang XiaoEnglish Name:
Glauber's SaltFunctions and Usage:
- 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 Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid during Pregnancy, while nusrsing, during menstruation.
- Avoid in the elderly.
- Avoid in cases of excess heat.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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