Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Teng Huang: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Teng Huang (Garcinia Hanburyi)
The Effect of Teng Huang
Property
Sour, astringent, toxic.
Actions
Resolve swelling, stop bleeding and kill parasites.
Indications
Sores and boils, stubborn tinea, burns and scalds, traumatic bleeding, Counteract toxic pathogen, ulcerative gingivitis.
Dosage and Administrations
0.03~0.06 g for oral taking, or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying or pounded into juice or made ointment for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to weak people. Never take it overdose.
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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