Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Hai Tong Pi
Name
Hai Tong Pi (Cortex Erythrinae)
The Effect of Cortex Erythrinae
Property
Bitter, pungent, mild; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals to alleviate pain; kill parasites to relieve itching.
Indications
Arthralgia syndrome due to wind-dampness; scabies; neurodermatitis, eczema.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 5~15 g, or use the wine preparation of it. Proper dosage is for topical administration.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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