Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Feng Fang (蜂房)
Name
Feng Fang (Honeycomb)
The Effect of 蜂房
Property
Sweet, neutral; stomach meridian entered.
Actions
Dispel wind, counteract toxic pathogen and kill parasites.
Indications
Scrofula, sores and boils, urticaria itching, wandering arthritis, acute mastitis, tinea capitis, toothache due to wind-fire, anal fistula, epilepsy, swelling and pain due to bee sting.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 5~10 g or grind into powder for oral taking, 2~5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of renal insufficiency or qi deficiency.
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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