Fraxinus, Qín Pí, 秦皮, Cortex Fraxini

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

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Health Benefits
For: Dysenteric disorders • Bi pain • Gout • Diarrhea • Bronchitis • Red eyes • Foul leukorrhea
Attributes: Anti-inflammatory • Analgesic • Diurectic • Expectorant • Sedative • Antitussive • Anticonvulsant
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Constituents: 
Coumarin • Tannin

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Fun Facts
Other Names: La Shu Pi • Ash bark
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance USDA Zones:  

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Category: Clear Heat Dry Dampness 
English: Fraxinus    Pinyin:  Qin Pi      Pharmaceutical: Cortex Fraxini   
Organs: Gallbladder • Liver • Stomach • Large Intestine      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Bitter • Astringent      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Liver fire • Dampness 
Actions:  Dry dampness • Clear heat • Sedate liver fire • Benefit eyes • Calm wheezing • Stop cough • Stop diarrhea
Indications: Dysenteric disorders • Diarrhea • Wind damp Bi pain • Wheezing • Cough • Red eyes • Damp heat leukorrhea
Contraindications: Spleen and stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 6g to 12g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Bark  
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Qin Pi
Bai Tou Weng Tang

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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:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:Contains coumarin which may reaction with blood thinner medication

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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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