Category
clear Heat / dry Damp / astringe
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter, astringent
Meridians
Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver
Dosage
6–9 g
Functions
clears heat and dries damp, astringes stops (damp-heat) diarrhoea and discharge stops bleeding, kills parasites
Indications
damp-heat diarrhoea and dysentery, chronic diarrhoea excessive/damp-heat vaginal discharge uterine bleeding
Contraindications
⚠️ deficiency-cold diarrhoea without damp-heat
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.