白石脂

白石脂

Name

Bai Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Album)

Property

Sweet, sour, astringent, warm; lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Astringe the intestines and stop bleeding.

Indications

Chronic diarrhea, hematochezia, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 9~12 g, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of damp-heat accumulation.