Bai Ji (白及), the rhizome of Bletilla, astringes and stops bleeding (especially of the Lung and Stomach) and reduces swelling and promotes the healing of sores and chapped skin.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Bletilla striata (Rhizoma Bletillae)
Common English Name
Bletilla rhizome
Taste
Bitter, sweet, astringent
Temperature
Slightly cold
Channels Entered
Lung, Stomach, Liver
Actions & Functions
- Astringes and stops bleeding (Lung and Stomach)
- Reduces swelling and promotes the regeneration of tissue (sores, ulcers, chapped skin)
Indications
Coughing or vomiting of blood; bleeding peptic ulcers; and non-healing sores, ulcers and cracked skin (topical).
Dosage
3-9 g in decoction, or 1.5-3 g as powder.
Common Combinations
With San Qi for bleeding ulcers.
Cautions & Contraindications
Classically incompatible with Wu Tou (aconite); use with caution with early-stage Lung abscess with heat.
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