Intestine-Astringing and Diarrhea-Checking Herbs
Shi Bing: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Shi Bing (Dried Persimmon)
The Effect of Shi Bing
Property
Sweet, neutral, slightly warm.
Actions
Moisten the lung, astringe the intestines, stop bleeding.
Indications
Dysentery, bloody stranguria, hematemesis, hematochezia, anal fistula.
Dosage and Administrations
Eat it directly or decoct in water.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of phlegm-dampness and deficiency cold in spleen and stomach.
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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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