Ying Su Ke Opium Poppy Husk Paricarpium papaveris Somnifori
Properties: sour, astringent, neutral, toxic
Channels entered: Lung, Large Intestine, Kidney
Functions & Uses: Astringes Lung Qi & Stops cough for chronic strong cough due to Lung cancer.
Inhibits central nervous system to stop cough
Astringes the intestines & stops diarrhea for chronic diarrhea & dysentary disorders.
Inhibits intestinal movement.
Stops pain.
Dosage: 6-10g in decoction
Contraindications: early stage of cough or diarrhea
toxic not for long term use
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