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 Fraxini, Cx


Pin Yin: qin pi
Common name: ash tree bark
Botanical family: Oleaceae
Botanical name: 1, Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance; 2, F. bungeana D.C.

Primary action: Clear Heat, Dry Dampness
Secondary actions: Drain Fire ; Dispel Wind Dampness
Temperature: cold
Taste: bitter
Entering Channel: LI, St, GB, Lv

Actions:
   Drains Damp Heat; especially Damp Heat dysentery.
   Purges Liver Fire and benefits eyes.
   Disperses Hot Wind Dampness, especially with pain.
   (See Large Intestine Damp Heat ; Liver Fire ; Wind-Damp Bi [Heat-type] .)

Indications: diarrhea, red eyes

Dosage: 1-5 qian.

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