Fructus Persicae Immaturus

Bi Tao Gan

Name

Bi Tao Gan (Fructus Persicae Immaturus)

Property

Sour, bitter, neutral; lung and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Arrest sweat, activate blood to stop bleeding; alleviate pain.

Indications

Night sweat, spermatorrhea, hematemesis, malaria, heart and abdominal pain; bleeding during pregnancy.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~9 g; or made into pill or powder. Pound into powder for applying or fumigate.