Shi Liu Pi
石榴皮 shí liú pí

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Calm the Spirit

Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Astringent , Sour		Dosage: 3-9g; 1.5-9g for killing parasites, especially tap
	Toxic
	Cautions: Contraindicated in patterns of excess or the early stages of diarrhea. Should not be mixed with oils or fats when taken to kill prasites, in order to prevent the absorption of toxin into the system. See Toxicity.		Meridians: Stomach , Large Intestine
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Consists of large, clean pieces.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: It can be irritating to the digestive tract
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Granati Pericarpium

Botanical: Punica Granatum L.

Japanese: sekiryūhi

Korean: seokryupi

Common: pomegranate husk

Temperature: Warm

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