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Pomegranate Root

Name

Shi Liu Gen (Pomegranate Root)

  1. 石榴根
  2. 石榴根皮
  3. 石榴树根
  4. 酸榴根
  5. Shi Liu Gen
  6. Radix Granati

The Effect of Pomegranate Root

Property

Sour, astringent, warm.

Actions

Kill parasites, astringe intestines, check leucorrhea.

Indications

Chronic dysentery, chronic diarrhea, leukorrhea with reddish discharge, tapeworm, roundworm.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~12 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of constipation.