Vermifugal Herbs
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He Shi (Common Carpesium Fruit)
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Name He Shi (Fructus Carpesii) Nature and action Nature Bitter, pungent, neutral, slightly toxic; spleen and stomach channels. Actions Expel parasites and promote digestion.
Name
He Shi (Fructus Carpesii)
The Effect of 鹤虱
Property
Bitter, pungent, neutral, slightly toxic; spleen and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Expel parasites and promote digestion.
Indications
Parasitic abdominal pain and infantile malnutrition.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~10 g, appropriate dose for external application.
Cations
Prohibited for pregnant women.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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