Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Qu Chong Yao 驅蟲藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Lei Wan 雷丸 Omphalia fruit |
| Grown | Southwest China. |
| Source | Dried sclerotium of Polyporus mylittae Cook. et Mass. |
| Ingredients | Omphalia lapidescens |
| Pharma Effect | Exterminates roundworms and tapeworms. |
| Properties | Bitter, cold, slightly toxic |
| Channels | Stomach, large intestine |
| Function | Kills parasites. |
| Clinic Usage | Used as an anthelmintic in the treatment of taeniasis and ancylostomiasis. |
| Cautions | This herb is not suitable for decocting. Should be taken in pills or powders. |
| Dosage | 6~15g |
| Storage | Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. |
