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Typhonium Root, Bái Fù Zǐ, 白附子,

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Category: Phlegm Cold

English: Typhonium Root Pinyin: Bai Fu Zi Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Typhonium giganteum

Organs: Liver • Spleen • Stomach Temperature: Warm

Taste: Pungent • Sweet Toxicity: Toxic

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Actions: Expel Wind and phlegm • Stop spasms • Dry dampness • Clear toxins • Resolve nodules

Indications: Convulsions • Facial paralysis • Wind stroke • Migraine headaches • Snake bites • Carbuncles • Scrofula

Contraindications: Pregnancy • Yin deficiency heat

Typical Dosage: 1.5g to 6g Guidelines

Parts Used: Tubers. Good quality: large, full, white, powdery, and heavy rhizomes without the outer skin. Small, yellowish, unpeeled rhizomes are of inferior quality.[21] Notable for: Wind-phlegm • Nodules • CC: Pregnancy

Other: Overdose can use vinegar • Sheng Gan Cao • Sheng Jiang

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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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