Long Pepper Fruit, Bì Bá, 荜茇, Fructus Piper longum
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| Category: Warm Interior Expel Cold |
| English: Long Pepper Fruit Pinyin: Bi Ba Pharmaceutical: Fructus Piper longum |
| Organs: Large Intestine • Stomach Temperature: Hot |
| Taste: Pungent Toxicity: |
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| Actions: Warm middle jiao • Dispel stomach cold • Dispel Intestine cold • Alleviate pain • Descends Qi Key 2nd Actions: Relieve Toothache |
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| Typical Dosage: 1.5g - 5g Guidelines |
| Parts Used: Notable for: Relieve Toothache |
| Other: Used as powder for toothaches |
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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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