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栗子殼

Name

Li Ke (Shell of Chestnut)

  1. 栗壳
  2. 栗子壳
  3. Li Ke
  4. Shell of Chestnut
  5. 栗殼

The Effect of 栗子殼

Property

Sweet, astringent, neutral.

Actions

Calm the adverse rising-energy, promote the secretion of saliva, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, clear heat, dissipate nodule, stop bleeding.

Indications

Nose bleeding, whooping cough, cough with excessive phlegm, diabetes, scrofula, hematochezia, mumps, vomiting, gastric disorder causing nausea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.