Ba Dou
巴豆 bā dòu, ""clinging bean""

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Downward-Draining

Harsh Expellants (Cathartics)

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Acrid		Dosage: 0.1-0.3g per day, otherwise external use only; Tw
	Toxic
	Cautions: Contraindicated during Pregnancy and in weak patients. Croton oil can cause diarrhea in doses as little as 0.01g; When taking this herb, one should avoid ingesting hot liquids, as it may aggravate its laxative effect; avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Lung , Stomach , Large Intestine
	Preparation: • Defatted kernels • Dry-fried kernels • Sand washed kernels • Husks • Oil		Quality: Good quality - big, full fruit with yellowish white seeds;
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: Very harsh and always should be used with caution;
This herb is obsolete because: Very Toxic
	Formulas (3) bái sǎn (White Powder) sān wù beì jí wán (Three-Substance pill for Emergencies) tīan tái wū yào sǎn (Top-Quality Lindera Powder)

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Semen Croton Tiglii

Botanical: Croton tiglium L. (bā dòu 巴豆)

Japanese: hazu

Korean: padu

Common: croton seed

Temperature: Hot

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