Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Bai Ji

白及 Bai Ji

Bletillae Rhizoma

Nature

微寒

Taste

苦、甘、涩

📍

Meridians

肺

💊 Actions

Stops bleeding from the lungs and stomach and promotes tissue healing; used for coughing blood and ulcers.

Contraindications

⚠️ Should not be combined with aconite (traditionally an antagonistic, lethal incompatibility); contraindicated in primary-stage bleeding.

📖 Usage & Dosage

6-15 grams.

🏠 Adhesive Flesh Root

A well-known adhesive root; it was used in eye drops in ancient times.