Pulsatilla, Bái Tóu Wēng, 白头翁, Radix Pulsatillae

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Health Benefits
For: Chronic dysentery • Amoebic dysentery • Dermatitis • Uterine bleeding • Bloody diarrhea • Hemorrhoids • Scrofula • Toothache
Attributes: antiamoebic • analgesic • antibiotic • cardiotonic • sedative
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Constituents: 
Anemonin • Protoanemoni • Ranunculin

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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Pulsatilla chinensis is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins 
English: Pulsatilla    Pinyin:  Bai Tou Weng      Pharmaceutical: Radix Pulsatillae  
Organs: Large Intestine • Stomach      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Damp heat dysentery • Swollen sores and abscesses 
Actions:  Clear heat • Resolve toxins • Cool blood heat • Drain damp heat • Reduce abscess
Indications: Abscess • Dampness • Hot dysenteric disorders • Diarrhea with mucus • Bloody Diarrhea
Contraindications: Diarrhea or dysentery from deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 6g - 15g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Root       Notable for: Dysentery
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Bai Tou Weng

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Be cautions with all medicine.

 

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Pharma Drugs:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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