Old white flower bark

Old white flower bark

(selected Chinese herbal medicines from Simao, Yunnan)

[source] it is the bark of leguminous plant Bauhinia. See "laobaihua" for plant morphology.

[collection] all year round.

[chemical composition] it contains 10-15% tannin.

[pharmacological action] bark and root have anthelmintic effect and can be used for intestinal mucosal inflammation. Fresh SAP can be used as expectorant. Green fruit is edible, but some people think it has some diarrhea effect.

[nature and taste] selection of Yunnan Simao Chinese herbal medicine: "bitter and astringent, flat. "

[functions and indications] selected Chinese herbal medicines of Simao in Yunnan: "astringent and invigorate the stomach, anti-inflammatory and detoxification. Treatment of dyspepsia, acute gastroenteritis. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang.

Chinese PinYin : Lao Bai Hua Shu Pi