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 Typhae, Pollen


Pin Yin: pu huang
Common name: cattail pollen
Botanical family: Typhaceae
Botanical name: 1, Typha angustata Bory et Chaub; 2, T. angustifolia L.; 3, T. latifolia L.; 4, T. orientalis Presl.

Primary action: Stop Bleeding
Secondary actions: Quicken Blood, Transform Stasis
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sweet
Entering Channel: Ht, Lv, PC, Sp

Actions:
   Stops bleeding; used for all types of traumatic injuries both internal and external; also can be used topically.
   Promotes circulation of Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
   (See Hemorrhage due to trauma; Blood Stasis .)

Cautions:
   Use cautiously during pregnancy.

Dosage: 1.5-4 qian.

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