HOU PO
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Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis

Nomenclature

HOU PO
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Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
Other Names

Magnoliae Officinalis


Properties:

Bitter Acrid Aromatic
Large Intestine / LI Lung / LU Spleen / SP Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

3 - 10 gm


Functions

Regulates Qi and reduces stagnation in MJ (esp. food and damp)
Da Cheng Qi Tang, Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Regulates Qi circulation and dries dampness
Ping Wei San, Huo Po Wen Zhong Tang
Descends Qi, dissolves phlegm, relieves wheezing (Phlegm blocking Lung / LU Qi)

Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang


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