QIAN NIU ZI
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Semen Pharbitidis

Nomenclature

QIAN NIU ZI
牽牛子
Semen Pharbitidis
Other Names

Pharbitidis


Properties:

Bitter Acrid
Lung / LU Kidney / KD Large Intestine / LI


Dosage and Toxicity

Toxic
tang - 3 - 10 gm
1.5 - 3 gm powdered


Functions

Purges downward and promotes diuresis
Redirects Lung / LU Qi and eliminates phlegm
Reduces Stagnation and purges constipation
Kills intestinal parasites (roundworm and ringworm)


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