Single Herbs

Category	Xie Xia Yao 瀉下藥
Sub Category	Gong Xia 攻下
Name	Lu Hui 蘆薈 Aloe
Grown	South China.
Source	The leaf of Aloe vera L. var chinensis (Haw.) Berger.
Ingredients	Aloinoside B, Alesin, Aleson
Pharma Effect	1) Laxative effect: may be caused by ingredients other than barbaloin aloin. 2) Effect on peptic ulcer: an inhibitory effect on peptic ulcer by preventing the formation of histamine. 3) Effect on large intestine: will cause congestive effect on the intest
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Liver, stomach, large intestine
Function	Clears heat, unblocks the bowels, expels parasites, cools liver and improves eyesight.
Clinic Usage	For constipation due to accumulated heat, childhood epilepsy, infantile malnutrition, accumulation of parasites, pathogenic skin diseases such as ringworm and tetter, hemorrhoids, nasal catarrh, scrofula, hepatitis and gallstone.
Cautions
Dosage	2~5g. Use externally with proper dosage. Apply powder to the wounds.
Storage	Store in a tightly sealed container. Place in a cool, dark place.