Puff Ball, Mǎ Bó, 马勃, Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia
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Space USA: Lasiosphaera fenzlii USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Sore throat • Cough • Cold/Flu • Laryngitis • Post surgical bleeding • Frostbite
Attributes: Antibiotic • Hemostatic
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Constituents:
Gemmatein • Urea
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Other Names: Varieties: Calvatia, Calvatia lilacina
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Ming Yi Za Zhu
Species
Growth
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Lasiosphaera fenzlii is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins
English: Puff Ball Pinyin: Ma Bo Pharmaceutical: Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia
Organs: Lung Temperature: Neutral
Taste: Pungent Toxicity:
Patterns: Wind heat • Lung heat • Fire toxin • Throat swelling and pain
Actions: Clear lung heat • Resolve toxins • Stop bleeding • Soothe throat • Dispel wind heat • Clear cough
Indications: Loss of voice • Sore throat • Cough • Sores • Abscesses
Contraindications: Beware of allergic reactions
Typical Dosage: 1.5g to 6g • Small dosage for wind heat • Large dosage for heat toxin sores and abscesses Guidelines
Parts Used: Notable for: Sore throat
Other: Stop bleeding is using the herb as a topical cotton ball or powder. Tastes bitter and intense
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Formulas with Ma Bo
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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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