Properties: Sour, slightly bitter,
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Stomach, Large Intestine, Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes fluids
Profuse sweating, night sweats
Nocturnal urination, enuresis
Spermatorrhoea
Albuminurea, proteinuria
Oestoporosis, loose teeth
Hyperthyroidism
- Raises Spleen Yang and astringes diarrhoea
Diarrhoea
Organ prolapse, uterine prolapse, anal or rectal prolapse, fistulas
Haemorrhoids, varicose veins
- Regulates the Blood and stops bleeding
Internal bleeding, intestinal bleeding
Uterine bleeding
Capilliary bleeding
Bleeding from haemorrhoids or varicose veins
Bleeding gums
- Clears Heat and drains Dampness
Intestinal inflammation, gastritis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, gingivitis
Oral, gastric and duodenal ulcers
Genital inflammation, vaginal discharge, pelvic inflammatory disease
Ringworm, skin ulcers, swelling from exposure to toxins
Poisoning
Topically for rashes, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, itching or eye inflammation
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3g in decoction.
Notable Constituents: Mainly tannins that produce the sour taste and astringent properties.
Notes:
Information is taken from https://www.therapeutika.ch/Quercus+robur.
Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, has been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
