Puff Ball Mushroom, Mǎ Bó, 马勃, Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia

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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
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Pharmacopeias: Ming Yi Za Zhu
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Lasiosphaera fenzlii is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins
English: Puff Ball Mushroom    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

Key 2nd Actions: Sore throat

Indications: Loss of voice • Sore throat • Cough • Sores • Abscesses • Small dosage for wind heat • Large dosage for heat toxin sores and abscesses
Contraindications: Beware of allergic reactions
Typical Dosage: 1.5g to 6g • wrap in cheesecloth to cook.           Guidelines
Parts Used: Whole mushroom. Good quality: large, full, purple, elastic like a sponge, and thin skinned.[25] 
Other: Stop bleeding is using the herb as a topical cotton ball or powder. Tastes bitter and intense
Formulas with Ma Bo
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin

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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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