柿霜

Name

Shi Shuang (Mannoum Pulvis Kaki)

1. Shi Shuang
2. Mannoum Pulvis Kaki
3. White crystal on dried persimmon

The Effect of 柿霜

Property

Sweet, cool; heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, moisten dryness and relieve cough.

Indications

Sore throat, dry cough due to lung-heat, aphthous stomatitis, hematemesis due to over-strained cough.

Dosage and Administrations

It is taken after mixing with water, 3~9 g. Proper dosage is for external application.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of cough due to wind-cold.