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Resina Sophorae

Name

Huai Jiao (Resin of Japanese Pagodatree)

  1. 槐胶
  2. Resin of Japanese Pagodatree
  3. 槐膠
  4. Japanese pagodatree resin

The Effect of Resina Sophorae

Property

Bitter, cold; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Soothe the liver, extinguish wind, resolve phlegm.

Indications

Obstinate arthralgia, tetanus, lockjaw caused by apoplexy, spasm of muscles and vessels, deafness caused by wind-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

It is made into pills and powder for oral taking, 0.3~1.5 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency of blood and qi stagnation.