zĭ bái pí

梓白皮·Cortex Catalpae

catalpa bark

About zĭ bái pí

Zi Bai Pi (梓白皮) is the bark of catalpa, recorded as Cortex Catalpae. It is bitter in flavour and cold in temperature.

Names

Pinyinzĭ bái pí
Chinese梓白皮
Latin NameCortex Catalpae
English Namecatalpa bark

Classification

Flavour
Bitter
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Clears Heat toxins

  • Vomiting
  • Ulcers
  • Itching (pruritus)

Kills intestinal parasites

  • Intestinal parasites, including roundworm

Treats eye disease

  • Eye disorders

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any4.5-9 g————
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