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Semen Crotonis Pulveratum

巴豆霜
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Name

Ba Dou Shuang (Semen Crotonis Pulveratum)

  1. Ba Dou Shuang
  2. 巴豆霜
  3. Seed powder of defatted croton

The Effect of Semen Crotonis Pulveratum

Property

Pungent, hot, toxic; stomach and large intestines meridians entered.

Actions

Eliminate retained fluid, resolve swelling, eliminate phlegm and relieve sore throat.

Indications

Constipation due to cold accumulation, abdominal edema, sore throat, pharyngitis, difficult urination, indigestion.

Dosage and Administrations

Made into pills or powder, 0.1~0.3 g.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and it is contraindicated for combining with Qian Niu Zi.