Teng Huang

藤黄

Name

Teng Huang (Garcinia Hanburyi)

Property

Sour, astringent, toxic.

Actions

Resolve swelling, stop bleeding and kill parasites.

Indications

Sores and boils, stubborn tinea, burns and scalds, traumatic bleeding, Counteract toxic pathogen, ulcerative gingivitis.

Dosage and administration

0.03~0.06 g for oral taking, or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying or pounded into juice or made ointment for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to weak people. Never take it overdose.