This herb is a powerful laxative, driving out stagnation of water,
food, and damp heat conditions, as well as eliminating intestinal
worms. It is also effective when there is stagnation of phlegm causing
cough and wheezing.
Dosage
3-9 grams in decoction.
1.5-3 grams used alone as a powder.
Safety
Pharbitidis should not be used by pregnant women and should be
avoided by those with deficiency of the spleen or stomach.
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