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Shan Pi

杉皮
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Name

Shan Pi (Chinese fir bark)

  1. 杉皮
  2. 杉木皮
  3. Chinese fir bark
  4. Cortex Cunninghamiae Lanceolatae

The Effect of Shan Pi

Property

Pungent, slightly warm.

Actions

Induce diuresis, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.

Indications

Edema, insect bites, incised wound, scalds, barbiers, difficult urination, dermatitis rhus, erysipelas.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into powder for applying, or decocted for washing.