Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/er-cha/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/er-cha/">Bencao Index</a> er cha 儿茶 Catechu acaciae catechu jicha aseonyak External Application Lung

Drains Damp, absorbs pus and heals sores

Sores full of pus, chronic or non-healing sores, and syphilitic sores Weeping, Damp skin lesions and eczema, applied to dry the discharge and help the wound close

Stops bleeding and generates flesh

Bleeding from wounds and cuts, dusted on as a powder to stop the bleeding and help tissue regrow Internal bleeding such as nosebleed, coughing or vomiting of blood, blood in the stool and irregular uterine bleeding

Heals mouth sores and throat swelling

Canker sores and other mouth sores, gum disease and sore throat, applied topically, classically with Peng Sha (borax)

Clears Lung Heat, transforms Phlegm, generates Fluids and stops diarrhea

Cough from Lung Heat with thick or yellow sputum Thirst from Summerheat Bloody diarrhea, dysentery and chronic diarrhea, drawing on its astringency These internal uses are now uncommon

Relieves food stagnation in children and aids digestion

Poor digestion and food stagnation in children