WU BEI ZI
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Galla Chinensis

Nomenclature

WU BEI ZI
五倍子
Galla Chinensis
Other Names

Chinensis


Properties:

Salty Sour
Lung / LU Large Intestine / LI Kidney / KD


Dosage and Toxicity

1.5 – 6 gm


Functions

Contains leakage of Lung / LU Qi to arrest cough, and cools deficient fire
Binds the intestines
Consolidates Kidney / KD Jing
Stops sweating
Stops bleeding

Eliminates toxins and reduces swelling


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