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Da Jiao Pi

大蕉皮
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Name

Da Jiao Pi (Pericarp of common banana)

  1. 大蕉皮
  2. 香蕉皮
  3. Xiang Jiao Pi
  4. Pericarpium Musae Sapientum
  5. Pericarp of common banana

The Effect of Da Jiao Pi

Property

Sweet, astringent, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, reduce blood pressure.

Indications

Dysentery, pruritus, hypertension, cholera.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.