Fructus Carpesii

Fructus Carpesii is also named He Shi, 鹤虱, 鶴虱, Common Carpesium Fruit
He Shi
He Shi

Name

He Shi (Fructus Carpesii)

Property

Bitter, pungent, neutral, slightly toxic; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Expel parasites and promote digestion.

Indications

Parasitic abdominal pain and infantile malnutrition.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~10 g, appropriate dose for external application.

Cations

Prohibited for pregnant women.