Qin Pi
Cortex Fraxini秦皮
- Nature
- Astringent, Cold
- Flavours
- Bitter, Sour
- Meridians
- Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Liver
- Class
- Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Medicinals (Qing Re Zao Shi Yao)Heat-Clearing and Toxin-Resolving Medicinals (Qing Re Jie Du Yao)Heat-Clearing Medicinals (Qing Re Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–10 · 3–12 · 6–12 g
Actions / Functions
- Drains the Fire
- Clarifies the Heat and dries Dampness
- Eliminates toxins
- Stops dysentery
- Clarifies Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Clarifies the Liver
- Clarifies the eyes
- Reduces nebula (corneal opacities)
- Clarifies and resolves Phlegm-Heat
- Resolves Phlegm (Tan)
- Calms dyspnea
- Stops cough