La Jiao

La Jiao is also named 辣椒, Cayenne pepper, Fructus Capsici, Hot Pepper
La Jiao
La Jiao

Name

La Jiao (Cayenne pepper)

Property

Pungent, hot; heart and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Warm the spleen and stomach, dissipate cold, stimulate the appetite and promote digestion.

Indications

Diarrhea, vomit, abdominal pain due to cold stagnation, frostbite.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 0.9~2.4 g. Proper dosage is for external application.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire and people with cough and eye disease.