Mang Xiao

Purgatives, Moist Laxatives, Harsh Expellants 

 

 

Channels: ST, LI

Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Salty, Very Cold

Common: Glauber''s Salt or Mirabilite

Latin: Mirabilitum

 

Actions:

  • Removes accumulation and reduces stagnation: for constipation from stagnant heat and dryness. This herb both moistens and softens.
  • Clears heat and reduces inflammation: for swollen and red eyes, conjunctivits, mouth or throat ulcers, mastitis, appendicits, and swollen skin lesions.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use in cases of excess heat, spleen deficiency, edema, or in the elderly population. Also contraindicated during menstruation, pregnancy, and for post-partum patients.

Dosage:

  • 3-9g. Dissolve in hot water or take in powdered or pill form. Can use topically as a powder. Part used = mineral