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Ai Pian

Name

Ai Pian (L-Borneolum)

Property

Pungent, bitter, slightly cold; heart, spleen and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Induce resuscitation and refresh mind, clear heat and alleviate pain.

Indications

Sore throat, aphtha, red eyes, apoplectic coma, discharging ear, convulsions, delirium, sudden faint due to qi depression.

Dosage and administration

Used in pills or powder, 0.15~0.3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying on the affected area.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.