Herb Listings


Bai Guo / Ginkgo Nut

Taste: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Stabilize & Bind • Sub Category:
Dosage 4.5-9g	Actions 1. Expels phlegm & stops wheezing: for wheezing with coughing & copious sputum. 2. Eliminates dampness & stops discharge: for vaginal discharge & turbid urine. This herb is used both in cases of deficiency & damp-heat. 3. Stabilizes the lower burner: for urinary frequency or incontinence, or spermatorrhea.	Meridians Kidney, Lung	Cautions Contraindicated in cases of excess. Use with caution whenever there is viscous sputum that is difficult to expectorate. This herb is slightly toxic & should not be taken in large quantities or long-term. Symptoms of overdose include headache, fever, tremors, irritability, & dyspnea. The antidote is 60g of boiled raw gan cao or 30g of boiled ginko shells. To avoid this reaction, one may also include the hard shells & thin linings of the seeds when using the herb. Toxicity: Slightly toxic. Reports on the presence or absence of toxic effects of bai guo are equivocal. However, it does appear that overdoses can lead to skin disorders & in serious cases, some increase in shedding of the mucous membranes.

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