Ba Dou  

" Clinging Bean" 

Purgatives, Moist Laxatives, Harsh Expellants 

 

 

Channels: ST, LI, LU

Properties: Spicy, Hot, Toxic

Common: Croton Seed

Latin: Semen Croton Tiglii

Actions:

  • Unblocks and drastically purges interior cold accumulation: For constipation, distention, fullness, and pain.
  • Regulates water metabolism: For ascites and edema.
  • Frees blocked phlegm and helps the throat: For wheezing, difficult breathing, chest fullness and distention. Also for phlegm misting the orifices.
  • Helps heal ulcers and abscesses: To help accelerate ulcerating. Also used for furuncles, warts, dematitis, and phagedena.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use during pregnancy or in weak patients
  • Do not use with Qian Niu Zi
  • Avoid hot liquids

Dosage:

  • 0.1-0.3 grams