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Pin Yin: wu bei zi
Common name: gallnut of Chinese sumac
Botanical family: Anacardiaceae
Botanical name: 1, Rhus chinensis Mill.; 2, R. potaninii Maxim.; 3, R. punjabensis Stew. var. sinica (Diels) Rehd. et Wils.
Primary action: Astringe
Temperature: cold
Taste: sour, astringent
Entering Channel: Lu, St, LI
Actions:
Astringes Lung Qi and Stops coughing; used for chronic cough due to Vacuity of Lung disharmonies.
Astringes Intestines and stops diarrhea; used for chronic Vacuity type diarrhea, blood in stools, and rectal prolapse.
Used topically as a powder or wash to reduce swelling, detoxify Fire Poisoon, and absorb moisture; used for watery and ulcerated sores, ringworm.
(See
Lung Qi Vacuity;
Heat Toxin
.)
Dosage:
0.5-2 qian.
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