Single Herb Glossary
Shí Liú Pí 石榴皮
| Pharmaceutical name | Granati Pericarpiurn pomegranate husk |
| Category | Stabilize and Bind |
| Key Properties | Binds Intestines, Stops diarrhea & dysenteric disorders due to cold from deficiency Halts uterine bleeding |
| Properties | Sour Astringent Warm,Toxic |
| Tropism | LI, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Binds up Intestines & Stops Diarrhea (vaginal discharge, esp Cold type) 2) Kills Parasites |
| Dosages | 3-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Excess Patterns or early stage diarrhea or dysentery. Should not mixed w/ oils/fats when taken to kill parasites (prevents absorption of herb into system) |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Pelletierine, methyl-pelletierine, pseudo-pelletierine, dl-isopelletierine, methyl-dl-isopelletierine, isoquercitrin, inulin, mannitol, tannin, mallic acid, punicine, calcium oxalate |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect against Corynebacterium diphtheriae, S. aureus, Bacillus dysenteriae, and various pathogenic fungi and dermatophytes • Antiparasitic: demonstrated marked antiparasitic effect against tapeworms |
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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.