Putridity-Resolving and Wound-Healing Herbs
Propolis: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Feng Jiao (Propolis)
The Effect of Propolis
Property
Bitter, pungent, cold; spleen and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Strengthen the body, relieve consumptive thirst, eliminate blood-fat; remove toxicity and resolve swelling, astringe to promote tissue regeneration for external application.
Indications
Premature senility, hyperlipidemia, diabetes; chapped skin, burns and scalds for external application.
Dosage and Administrations
Take the pills or powder, 0.2~0.6 g. Proper dosage is for external application, applying on the affected area.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to those who suffer from allergies.
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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