Shan Pi Tiao

Name

Shan Pi Tiao (Szechwan indigo herb)

The Effect of Shan Pi Tiao

Property

Pungent, bitter, slightly warm; liver, stomach and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Regulate the flow of qi, soothe the spleen and stomach, clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Stomachache, sores and boils, tuberculosis, fullness in chest.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.