| Pin-yin: |
bin pian |
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| English name: |
Borneol |
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| Where grown: |
Southeast Asia and south China. |
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| Source: |
Dried resin of Dryobalanops aromatica Gaertn. F. |
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| Ingredients: |
a-Borneol, Dryobalanone |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, bitter, slightly cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, heart, lungs |
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| Function: |
Opens orifices aromatically, dispels stagnant heat, improves vision, reduces swelling and relieves pain. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For convulsions due to phlegm blockage, pain in the limbs and joints, red eyes, skin lesions, throat inflammation, tooth ache, headache, nasal polyp, burns and hemorrhoids. |
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| Cautions: |
Contraindicated for qi or blood deficiency. Also contraindicated during pregnancy. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
0.15~0.3g. Generally in pills and powders. To use externally, apply powder to wounds. |
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| Storage: |
Keep tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place. |
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