罌粟殼
The Effect of 罌粟殼
Property
Sour, astringent, neutral, slightly toxic; lung, large intestine and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Astringe intestine to relieve diarrhea, astringe lung to relieve cough, alleviate pain.
Indications
Chronic diarrhea and dysentery, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, abdomen and stomach pain, joint pain.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g. Roasted with honey for relieving cough, stir-baked with vinegar for relieving bleeding and pain.
Cations
With a tendency of addiction, it is contraindicated in case of early stage of cough, diarrhea and dysentery of excess heat.