Single Herbs

Category	Qu Chong Yao 驅蟲藥
Sub Category
Name	He Shi 鶴虱 Carpesium fruit
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried fruit of Carpesium abrotanoides L.
Ingredients	Tannin
Pharma Effect	Kills tapeworms and roundworms.
Properties	Bitter, acrid, neutral, slightly toxic
Channels	Stomach, spleen
Function	Kills parasites.
Clinic Usage	Exterminates parasites and treats taeniasis and ascariasis. Also treats malarial disorder.
Cautions	Do not decoct this herb. It should be taken in pills or powders.
Dosage	3~10g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.