Latin Name: Cortex Moutan Radicis

Properties: acrid, bitter, slightly cool

Actions: clears heat, cools blood, calms liver fire, clears fire from Yin deficiency, reduces swellings, invigorates blood, removes stagnation

Medical Indications: nose bleed, bloody vomit, bloody phlegm, heavy menstruation, or subcutaneous bleeding due to heat in blood, headaches, rib-, or eye pain, abdominal tumors, eczema, lumps, bruises, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea, infectious diarrhea, hypertension

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used in cases with Yin deficiency with excessive sweating, or diarrhea, not to be used together with Tu Si Zi, Da Huang, and Da Suan

Dosage: 6 to 12 grams

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