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Silk tree bark

合欢皮 〔合歡皮〕hé huān pí

Latin pharmacognostic name: Albiziae Cortex

Alternate English names: Persian silk tree bark

Alternate Chinese names: 合昏皮 hé huān pí; 夜合皮 yè hé pí; 合欢木皮 hé huān mù pí; 黄昏 huáng hūn

Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Spirit-quieting agents / Heart-nourishing spirit-quieting agents

Properties: Sweet; balanced.

Channel entry: heart and liver channels.

Indications:


Dosage & Method: Oral: usually 10–15g, but up to 30g may be used. It is most commonly taken in decocted form but can be made into pills or powders and may also be used externally.

Quality: Thin barks with a sheen are best.

Product Area: Southern, south-westers, eastern, northern China, Manchuria, Héběi, Hénán, and Húběi.

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