Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Shou Se Yao 收澀藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Chun Pi 椿皮 Ailanthus bark |
| Grown | Throughout China. |
| Source | Dried bark of Ailanthus altissima. |
| Ingredients | Ailanthone, amarolide, quassin |
| Pharma Effect | |
| Properties | Bitter, astringent, cold |
| Channels | Large intestine, stomach, liver |
| Function | Clears heat and dries dampness. |
| Clinic Usage | Stops vaginal discharge, diarrhea and bleeding. |
| Cautions | Contraindicated if external pathogenic factors are not eliminated. |
| Dosage | 6~9g. Proper amount for external use. Use in powder form. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. |
