Da Feng Zi大风子
Semen HydnocarpiChaulmoogra Seeds
- Toxic
Also known asHydnocarpus · Krabao Oil Tree seed
- Category
- Herbs for topical application
- Nature
- hot
- Taste
- pungent
- Channels entered
- Kidney, Liver, Spleen
- Dosage
- 0.3–1 g
Usual doses
- Pills and Powders
- 0.3–1 g
Actions & indications
- Expels Wind, dries Dampness, attacks toxicity and kills parasites
- Leprosy (internal and topical)
- Scabies (topical)
- Tinea (topical)
- Syphilis (topical)
Contraindications
- Avoid in Yin Deficiency with Heat signs.
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Avoid where Liver or Kidney function is compromised.
- Use caution when taken internally.
- Not for long-term use.
Combinations
Applied topically for scabies.
Applied topically for leprosy.
The oil of this herb, together with the above, applied topically for tinea of the hands.
Notes
- It irritates the digestive tract.
- Intramuscular injection should be avoided — it is painful and can cause necrosis.
- Taken orally it may cause vomiting, which can be avoided by starting with small, incremental doses.
- Intravenous or subcutaneous injection can cause hemolytic anemia, hematuria and proteinuria.
- Additional side effects include dizziness, headache, chest pain, fever, weakness, insomnia and loss of appetite.
- Defatted Hydnocarpus Da Feng Zi Shuang carries less toxicity and is easier to use internally.