秦皮·Cortex Fraxini
ash bark
Qin Pi (秦皮) is the bark of the ash tree, recorded as Cortex Fraxini. It is bitter and astringent in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach and Large Intestine channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness.
| Pinyin | qin pi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 秦皮 |
| Latin Name | Cortex Fraxini |
| English Name | ash bark·Fraxinus Bark |
| Japanese | shinpi |
| Korean | jinpi |
Heat toxin scorching the Stomach and Intestines, with hot dysentery
Dysentery with severe tenesmus.
Damp-Heat vaginal discharge.
Styes, superficial obstruction of vision, or eyes that are red and swollen
Red and white dysentery of the Hot type, treated by cooling Heat toxin and drying Dampness
Damp-Heat with diarrhea or dysentery and tenesmus
jue ming zi + mu zei + ju hua
Liver Fire with red, swollen eyes
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-16g; Tincture: 1-3ml | 3-16 g | — | 1-3 ml | — | — |
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