Digestant Herbs
Zao Bin Lang (枣槟榔): Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Zao Bing Lang
The Effect of 枣槟榔
Property
Sweet, slightly bitter, astringent, warm.
Actions
Soothe the chest, arrest vomiting, promote digestion, dispel the effects of alcohol, resolve phlegm and relieve cough.
Indications
Vomiting, excessive phlegm with cough, sense of suppression in the chest.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of qi deficiency.
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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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