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Bambusae, Concretio Silicea
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Pin Yin:
tian zhu huang
Common name: silicaceous secretions of bamboo
Botanical family: Gramineae
Botanical name: 1, Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle; 2, Bambusae breviflora Munro; 3, Sinocalamus beechelyanus (Munro) McClure var. pubescens P.F. Li
Primary action: Transform Hot Phlegm
Secondary actions:
Extinguish Wind, Stop Spasm
Temperature: cold
Taste: sweet
Entering Channel: Ht, Lv, GB
Actions:
Clears and transforms Hot Phlegm, especially of the Lungs.
Cools the Heart and stops spasms and convulsions due to Hot Phlegm; especially
useful for children because of its safety and lack of toxicity.
(See
Hot Phlegm Blocking Lungs
;
Phlegm Fire Harassing Heart
;
Interior Wind
.)
Indications: vexation, dyspnea, chest oppression, cough, convulsions,
child fright wind, spasms
Dosage:
1-4 qian.
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