Intestine-Astringing and Diarrhea-Checking Herbs
Ying Su Qiao: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Yin Su Qiao (Pericarpium Papaveris)
The Effect of Pericarpium Papaveris
Property
Sour, astringent, neutral, slightly toxic; lung, large intestine and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Astringe intestine to relieve diarrhea, astringe lung to relieve cough, alleviate pain.
Indications
Chronic diarrhea and dysentery, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, abdomen and stomach pain, joint pain.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g. Roasted with honey for relieving cough, stir-baked with vinegar for relieving bleeding and pain.
Cautions
With a tendency of addiction, it is contraindicated in case of early stage of cough, diarrhea and dysentery of excess 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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