Cortex Ailanthi Altissimae Ailanthus Bark or Root Bark
Also known as Chun Gen Pi, Chun Gen Bai Pi
Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
- Temperature
- Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Astringent, Cold
- Channels Entered
- LI, ST, LIV
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Cortex Ailanthi Altissimae
- Chinese
- 椿皮
- Tone Marks
- chūn pí
- Also Known As
- Chun Gen Pi, Chun Gen Bai Pi
Sources & References
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