Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Wen Li Yao 溫里藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Hua Jiao 花椒 Pricklyash peel |
| Grown | Throughout China. |
| Source | The dried, ripe pericarp of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. |
| Ingredients | Xanthoxylin, Dictamine |
| Pharma Effect | Has an inhibiting effect on spontaneous activities and peristalsis of stomach and intestines in small white mice. |
| Properties | Acrid, hot, slightly toxic |
| Channels | Stomach, kidney, spleen |
| Function | Warms the middle, alleviates pain and kills parasites. |
| Clinic Usage | For cold in stomach and spleen, abdominal pain due to cold, vomiting, diarrhea and roundworms. |
| Cautions | Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs. |
| Dosage | 2~5g. Use proper amount for external application. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. |
