刀豆殼

Dao Dou Ke

Name

Dao Dou Ke (Pericarpium canavaliae)

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Harmonize middle energizer, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.

Indications

Regurgitation, prolonged dysentery, hiccup, pharyngitis, amenorrhea.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 9~15 g. Stir-bake it into charcoal and grind for powder to sprinkle for external application.