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Gossypii Exocarpium

Cotton hull

棉花壳 〔棉花殼〕 mián huā ké (qiào)

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Gossypium herbaceum L.; Gossypium arboreum L.; Gossypium hirsutum L.; Gossypium barbadense L.

Use: Medicinal

Actions and indications: Treats dysphagia-occlusion (yē gé) (spasm of the esophagus).

Dosage and method: 9–15g.

See: Mián huā zǐ (棉花子 Gossypii Semen, cotton seed)

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