Diversifolious Poplar Resin

Name

Hu Tong Lei (Diversifolious Poplar Resin)

The Effect of Diversifolious Poplar Resin

Property

Salty, bitter, severe cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and soften hardness.

Indications

Toothache, scrofula, stomachache, sore throat, ulcerative gingivitis, tympanitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~10 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying or decocted for mouthwash.

Cautions

Don’t take overdose. It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold of stomach.