槐皮

槐白皮

Name

Huai Bai Pi (Japanese Pagodatree Bark)

Property

Bitter, neutral; lung, liver, heart and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind and eliminate dampness, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.

Indications

Scalds and burns, hematochezia, pharyngitis, aphtha due to fever, ulcerative gingivitis, sores and boils, haemorrhoids and pruritus vulvae.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Decocted for mouthwash or washing.