Stemona Root, Bǎi Bù, 百部, Radix Stamina Sessilifolia

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For: Dry cough • Cough with sputum • Chronic cough • Acute cough • Pinworms • Lice • Vaginal trichomonas • Tinea
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Category: Phlegm Cough + Wheezing 
English: Stemona Root    Pinyin:  Bai Bu      Pharmaceutical: Radix Stamina Sessilifolia  
Organs: Lung      Temperature: Slightly Warm  
Taste: Sweet • Bitter      Toxicity:   
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Actions:  Moisten Lung • Stop cough • Kill Parasites and lice
Indications: Various coughs: Chronic/Acute cough, hot/cod, excess/deficiency, interior/exterior • Pinworms • Lice • Vaginal trichomonas • Tinea
Contraindications: Spleen deficient loose stool
Typical Dosage: 5g to 15g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Root       Notable for: Key herb for pinworms • Parasites • Lice • Deficiency cough
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Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Bai Bu
Bai Bu Tang • Zhi Sou San

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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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