Erythrina Bark, Hǎi Tóng Pí, 海桐皮, Cortex Erythrina

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Health Benefits
For: Lower back pain • Knee pain • Spasms of fingers and toes • Itchy skin • Skin lesions
Attributes: Hypotensive • Antibiotic
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Constituents: 
Erythraline

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Erythromycin Variegata L. Orientalis is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Wind Damp Heat 
English: Erythrina Bark    Pinyin:  Hai Tong Pi      Pharmaceutical: Cortex Erythrina   
Organs: Liver • Spleen      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Bitter • Pungent       Toxicity:   
Patterns:  
Actions:  Dispel wind • Dry Dampness • Unblock channels • Alleviate pain • Relieves itching
Indications: Wind damp Bi pain • Hot or cold patterns • Muscle aches • Lower back pain • Knee pain • Spasms of fingers and toes • Pruritus • Skin lesions
Contraindications: Yin deficiency • Spleen deficiency • Overdose may cause arrhythmia • Blood deficiency
Typical Dosage: 6-15g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Bark       Notable for: Itchy skin lesions
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Hai Tong Pi

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Potential Drug Interactions

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

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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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