Intestine-Astringing and Diarrhea-Checking Herbs
Mo Shi Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Mo Shi Zi (Aleppo Gall)
The Effect of Mo Shi Zi
Property
Bitter, warm; lung, spleen and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Astringe the lung to relieve cough, astringe to check diarrhea.
Indications
Chronic cough, chronic diarrhea, toothache, unhealing wound.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~12 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of early stage of diarrhea, stagnation of damp-heat.
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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