Qin Pi (Korean Ash Branch Bark)
Herb 7 of 7 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
Channels:
GB, LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Cortex Fraxini
Chinese:
秦皮
Tone Marks:
qín pí
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Chinese Herb Actions
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Eliminates Heat and Stops Diarrhea
For Damp-Heat diarrhea or dysentery, especially if Blood is present. - Clears Heat in the Liver Channel and Clears the Eyes
For cataracts, redness, swelling and pain due to Liver heat. - Clears Wind-Damp
For painful obstruction from heat.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach. Traditionally reported to antagonize Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae (wu zhu yu).
Herb-Drug Interactions
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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
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Chinese Herb Dosage
- 4.5-15 grams.
- Part used: bark.
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
- Bai Tou Weng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
