Dispels Wind, Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals, and Extinguishes Wind For Painful Obstruction Syndrome (Bi Zheng). This herb can strongly disperse along the skin, within the organs, and through to the bone. For stubborn and chronic numbness and pain. Also for post Wind-Stroke problems such as Hemiplegia, Paralysis, and deviation of the face.
Dispels Wind From the Skin For itching, tinea, rash, skin numbness, chronic non-healing ulcers, hives, and other skin disorders.
Dispels Wind From the Muscles and Stops Convulsions For muscle cramps, spasms, seizures, convulsions, tetanus, and Wind-Stroke.
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not use, or use extreme caution, in patients with Yin Deficiency, Blood Dryness, or in cases where Blood Deficiency could cause Internal Wind rising.
Herb-Drug Interactions
As Bai Hua She has an anticoagulant effect, it should be used with extreme caution when taking anti-platelet or anti-coagulant drugs.
Toxicity and Overdose
This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.