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Herb 21 of 22 in Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Ying Su Ke (Pericarpium Papaveris Somniferi)

Channels:

KI, LI, LU

Properties:

Sour, Astringent, Neutral, Toxic

Latin:

Pericarpium Papaveris Somniferi

Chinese:

罂粟壳

Tone Marks:

yīng sù ké

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & 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)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Jiu Xian San (Nine Immortal Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs)
Category: Formulas that Restrain Leakage from the Intestines

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