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Feng Mi蜂蜜

MelHoney

Also known asApis Mel

Category
** Moistening Laxatives ***Qi*** **Tonifying Herbs**:
Nature
neutral
Taste
sweet
Channels entered
Large Intestine, Lung, Spleen
Dosage
15–30 g

Actions & indications

Moistens the Intestines
  • Dry stool
  • Constipation
Nourishes the Lungs and stops coughing
Dry cough
Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach and relieves pain
  • Spleen and Stomach Deficiencies
  • Assists herbal preparations by protecting the Spleen and Stomach
Eliminates toxins
  • Heat toxins of the skin
  • Ingestion of poisonous substances

Contraindications

  • Avoid in chronic diarrhea.
  • Use cautiously with diarrhea or loose stools.
  • Use cautiously with Dampness.
  • Use cautiously with Interior Phlegm.
  • Use cautiously with abdominal fullness and bloating.
  • Raw honey is not recommended for infants under twelve months of age.

Combinations

Notes

  • In Chinese herbal pills, Feng Mi serves as a binder, a flavoring, and for its moistening, tonifying qualities.
  • Feng Mi reduces the toxicity of Rx. Aconiti Carmichaeli Chuan Wu Tou.
  • One source classifies it among the Yin tonics.
  • For constipation, 30 to 60g is taken.
  • It may be applied topically to various sores and lesions.
  • For poisoning from Rx. Aconiti Chuan Wu or Rx. Aconiti Kusnezoffii Cao Wu, 100g or more is used.

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