Chun Gen Pi (Chun Pi), 1lb

Ailanthus Bark (processed) clears heat, dries dampness, and binds up the Intestines; Kills parasites

Clears Heat, astringes the Intestines, dries Dampness, stops diarrhea, and stops bleeding

• Diarrhea or dysentery due to Damp-Heat, particularly if there is hemafecia
• Chronic vaginal discharge due to Damp-Heat

Kills parasites

• Roundworms
• Pruritic tinea-like rashes (topically)

Bitter, astringent, and cold, Ailanthi Cortex (Chun Pi) enters both the qi and blood levels of the Stomach and Large Intestine channels, where it clears heat, dries dampness, cools the blood, and restrains bleeding. Thus, it has many beneficial actions, limited only by its narrow channel affiliations. It is frequently used for vaginal discharge due to damp-heat, or vaginal discharge appearing mixed with blood, incessant uterine bleeding due to heat in the blood, and blood in the stool due to damp-heat in the Intestines. (From Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.)