Category
astringe Intestines / stop Bleeding
Nature
warm
Taste
sweet, sour, astringent
Meridians
Stomach, Large Intestine
Dosage
9–12 g
Functions
astringes the intestines, stops chronic diarrhoea stops bleeding promotes healing of sores (external)
Indications
chronic diarrhoea/dysentery, rectal prolapse chronic bleeding, uterine bleeding non-healing sores, weeping lesions (external)
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated in pregnancy; damp-heat or excess patterns ⚠️ classically incompatible with cinnamon (Rou Gui)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.