Individual Herbs Notebook

Li Pi

Pharmaceutical: Pericarpium Pyrus pyrifolia

Other names: Pear Skin

Category: Herbs that Tonify Yin



Properties: Sweet, astringent, cool

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung, Heart, Kidney and Large Intestine


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Moistens the Lungs and Stomach
    Lung and Stomach Yin Deficiency

Suggested Daily Dosage: 9-15g in decoction.


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