Lard

猪脂膏

Name

Zhu Zhi Gao (Lard)

Property

Sweet, cool.

Actions

Tonify deficiency, moisten dryness and remove toxicity.

Indications

Dry cough, constipation, chapped skin.

Dosage and administration

Made into paste or pills for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, made into paste for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of loose stool and exogenous disease. Avoid eating with plum.