Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Run Xia 潤下
Name	Bi Ma Zi 蓖麻子 Castor bean
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The dried, ripe seed of Ricinus communis L.
Ingredients	Tinricinolein, Ricinoleic acid, Linoleic acid, Sitosterol, Ricinine, Ricin D, Galactose-binding proteins, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylcholine
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, acrid, neutral
Channels	Large intestine, lung
Function	Unblocks the bowels, expels dampness, reduces edema, dispels toxicity and carbuncles.
Clinic Usage	For internally congested dampness, constipation, ulcers, carbuncles or toxic swellings.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of loose stool.
Dosage	Use proper dosage externally. Smash and apply to wounds. Also use in pills for oral intake.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.