Bai Xian Pi 

"White fresh bark"

Herbs that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

 

 

Channels: SP, ST

Properties: Bitter, Cold

Common: Cortex of Chinese Dittany Root

Latin: Cortex Dictamni Dasycarpi Radicis

 

Actions:

  
  • Clears heat and expels wind: for sores from damp-heat or wind-heat including scabies, rubella, and other rashes. Especially useful in cases of profuse yellow pus and pruritus.
  • Used in conjunction with other herbs to treat damp-heat jaundice or bi pain.

Contraindications:

  • Caution in cases of cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

Dosage:

  • 6-9g. Part used = bark.