Chan Pi
The Effect of Chan Pi
Property
Bitter, cold, toxic; heart, lung, spleen and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, induce diuresis and relieve flatulence.
Indications
Swelling and boils, scrofula, tumor, infantile malnutrition and abdominal distension, chronic trachitis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g or made into powder for oral administration. Proper dosage is for external application. Use fresh herb for applying or pound into powder with the dried.
Cations
It is contraindicated in case of exterior heat and false flatulence.