Phellodendron chinense

Phellodendron chinense
Family:Phellodendron chinense; Antibacterial; Bitter; Cholagogue; Diuretic; Expectorant; Hypoglycaemic; Ophthalmic; Skin; Stomachic; Vasodilator.
Common name:Chinese cork tree
This species is used in Chinese herbalism in the same way as P. amurense. These uses are as follows:- Amur cork tree called Huang Bai in China is commonly used in Chinese herbalism where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs but one that should be used with care. A strongly bitter remedy the bark acts strongly on the kidneys and is regarded as a detoxicant for hot damp conditions. Recent research has shown that the plant is useful in the treatment of meningitis and conjunctivitis. Huang Bai should only be used under professional supervision and should not be take during pregnancy. The bark is alterative antibacterial antirheumatic aphrodisiac bitter stomachic cholagogue diuretic expectorant febrifuge hypoglycaemic ophthalmic skin vasodilator and tonic. It is taken internally in the treatment of acute diarrhoea dysentery jaundice vaginal infections including Trichomonas acute urinary tract infections enteritis boils abscesses night sweats and skin diseases. It is commonly used in conjunction with Scutellaria baicalensis and Coptis chinensis in a preparation called 'injection of three yellow herbs'. It is given intramuscularly for upper respiratory tract infections. The bark of 10 year old tress is harvested in the winter or spring and dried for later use. The fruit is expectorant.

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