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Chun Gen Pi / Ailanthus bark or root bark
Chun Gen Pi
Taste: Bitter, Astringent • Temperature: Cold • Category: Stabilize & Bind • Sub Category:

Dosage

3-15g

Actions

1. Clears heat, dries dampness, & binds up the Intestines: for chronc diarrhea or dysenteric disorders, especially those due to damp-heat. Particularly useful when there is blood in the stool. Also used for chronic vaginal discharge due to damp-heat.

2. Kills parasites: for roundworms. Used externally for pruritic tinea-like rashes.

Meridians

Large Intestine, Stomach

Cautions

According to some traditional sources, this herb should not be used in cases of cold & deficiency of the Spleen & Stomach, or where there is significant Kidney yin deficiecy.