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Bai Fan
白礬
bái fán
, "white alum"
Category:
External Application
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Tastes:
Astringent
,
Sour
Dosage:
1-3g or 0.6-1.5g
Cautions:
Caution when taken internally. Contraindicated in those with weak digestive systems or in absence of damp-heat
avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians:
Lung
,
Spleen
,
Liver
,
Large Intestine
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality:
No quality data at this time
Reference Source:
Notes:
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Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical:
Alumen
Botanical:
Alunite
Japanese:
byakuban
Korean:
baekban
Common:
alum
Temperature:
Cold
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Resolves toxicity.
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Dries Damp.
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Kills parasites.
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Relieves itching.
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Restrains and inhibits sores
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Generates flesh.
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Transforms putrefaction.
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Stops bleeding and Alleviates diarrhea internally.
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Clears heat and Expels phlegm.
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Used as an external wash for scabies, tinea and rashes due to dampness or damp heat
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Swollen and painful throat or eyes, as well as jaundice
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Cheannie Marquis
Chronic diarrhea, Blood in the stools, Uterine bleeding, and Vaginal bleeding
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Used topically for nose bleeds, hemorrhoidal bleeding. bleeding gums and bleeding due to external trauma
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Cheannie Marquis
Wind-Phlegm disorders manifested in irritability, delirium and convulsions
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This herb is usually used Externally but has been used internally as well. The concern is that it contains Aluminum.
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