Chinese Cork Tree, Huáng Bǎi, 黄柏, Cortex Phellodendri
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Space USA: Philodendron amurense Rupr. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs: Hypotensive drugs
Health Benefits
For: Dysentery • Burning diarrhea • Jaundice • Bleeding hemorrhoids • Yellow leukorrhea • Bi zheng • Urinary Track Infection • Lin Zheng • Hematuria • Dysuria • Eczema •Skin abscesses • Breast abscess • Eye pain • Hot flashes • Night sweats • Chronic bronchitis • Chronic bacterial dysentery
Attributes: Antibiotic • Antitussive • Expectorant • Hypotensive
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Constituents:
Berberine • Magnoflorine • Palmatine • Jatrorrhizine • Limonin • Candicine • α-phellodendrine
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Fun Facts
Other Names: Other varieties: Phellodendron chines is Schneider. • Bai Pi
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
Species
Growth
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Philodendron amurense Rupr. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Clear Heat Dry Dampness
English: Chinese Cork Tree Pinyin: Huang Bai Pharmaceutical: Cortex Phellodendri
Organs: Kidney • Bladder • Large Intestine Temperature: Cold
Taste: Bitter Toxicity:
Patterns: Kidney yin deficient heat • Dampness in lower jiao • Toxins
Actions: Clear deficiency heat • Dry dampness • Sedate fire • Resolve toxins
Indications: Dampness in lower jiao • Dysentery • Toxic heat • Deficiency heat
Contraindications: Spleen or kidney yang deficiency • Not for long term use • Spleen and stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 3g to 10g • Max of 30g Guidelines
Parts Used: Bark
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Formulas with Huang Bai
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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
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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