Single Herbs

Category	Externals 外用藥
Sub Category
Name	Mu Jin Pi 木槿皮 Shrubalthea bark
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried bark of Hibiscus syriacus L.
Ingredients	Tannin, mucoitin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, bitter, cold
Channels	Lung
Function	As a pesticide, clears heat and is anti-pruritic.
Clinic Usage	For scabies. Oral ingestion can treat diarrhea and leukorrhea.
Cautions	Do not take internally in cases of damp heat.
Dosage	Use proper amount for external application. 3~10g per dose for oral intake.
Storage	Store in a dry place. Keep tightly sealed.