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Pomegranate rind
石榴皮 〔石榴皮〕shí liú pí
Latin pharmacognostic name: Granati Pericarpium
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 (other sources): Punica granatum L.
Use: Medicinal
Category: Exterior-resolving agents
Properties: Sour, astringent; warm.
Channel entry: Large intestine channels.
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 & 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.
Product Area: Guǎngdōng.
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