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Alternate Chinese names: 石榴壳 shí liú ké; 酸石榴皮 suān shí liú pí; 安石榴实壳 ān shí liú shí ké; 酸榴皮 suān liú pí; 西榴皮 xī liú pí

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Punica granatum L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Punica granatum L.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Exterior-resolving agents

Properties: Sour, astringent; warm.

Channel entry: Large intestine channels.

Actions and indications:

• Astringes the intestines and checks diarrhea: Enduring diarrhea or dysentery; prolapse of the rectum.
• Kills worms: Roundworm; pinworm; tapeworm.
• Additional actions: Shí liú pí astringes essence, checks vaginal discharge, and stanches bleeding.
• It may be used for seminal emission, vaginal discharge, and flooding and spotting.

Dosage and method: Oral: 3–10g in decoctions; usually used raw for decoctions or stir-fried for use in pills and powders. The char-fried form is used to stanch bleeding.

Warnings: Pomegranate peel contains punicine, a toxic substance that is soluble in fat. While taking shí liú pí, oily or fatty foods (or medications) should be strictly avoided.

Quality: Thick solid reddish-brown skins are the best.

Production area: Guǎngdōng.

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