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Opuntiae Succus Exsiccatus

Dried prickly pear sap

玉芙蓉 〔玉芙蓉〕 yù fú róng

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Opuntia dillenii Haw.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Slightly sweet*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Treats fearful throbbing; bloody stool; bleeding from hemorrhoids; sore throat; swollen clove sores (dīng).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g) or use in pills or powders. Topical: Apply crushed.

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