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Ming Fan (Bai Fan) / Alum
Ming Fan (Bai Fan)
Taste: Sour, Astringent • Temperature: Cold • Category: External Application • Sub Category:

Dosage

0.6-9g pill & powder

Actions

1. Relieves toxicity, kills parasites, dries dampness, & alleviates itching: used as an external wash for scabies, ringworm, & rashes due to dampness or damp-heat. Also for swollen & painful throat or eyes as well as jaundice.

2. Stops bleeding & alleviates diarrhea: for chronic diarrhea, blood in the stool, uterine bleeding, & vaginal dischrge. Also used topically for nosebleeds, hemorrhoidal bleeding, bleeding gums, & bleeding due to external injurues.

3. Clears heat & expels phlegm: for wind-phlegm disorders manifested by irritability, delirium, & convulsions. Can also be used for cough with difficult to expectorate sputum.

Meridians

Large Intestine, Liver, Lung, Spleen, Stomach

Cautions

Always use with caution when taken internally. Contraindicated in cases of weak digestive systems or in the absence of damp-heat. May antagonize mu li & may counteract ma huang. Toxicity: Has a strong stimulatory effect on the body's tissues & is therefore almost always applied externally. Overdose can cause ulceration, vomiting, diarrhea, & shock.