Long Pepper Fruit, Bì Bá, 荜茇, Fructus Piper longum
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Category: Warm Interior Expel Cold
English: Long Pepper Fruit Pinyin: Bi Ba Pharmaceutical: Fructus Piper longum
Organs: Large Intestine • Stomach Temperature: Hot
Taste: Pungent Toxicity:
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Actions: Warm middle jiao • Dispel stomach cold • Dispel Intestine cold • Alleviate pain • Descends Qi
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Typical Dosage: 1.5g - 5g Guidelines
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Other: Used as powder for toothaches
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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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