Nan He Shi

Name

Nan He Shi (Fructus Carotae)

The Effect of Nan He Shi

Property

Bitter, pungent, neutral, slightly toxic; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Kill parasites and dissipate stagnation.

Indications

Infantile malnutrition, ascariasis, taeniasis, enterobiasis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.