04.27.09

Rhizoma Bletillae (Bai Ji) – Healing Skin Diseases, Ulcers, Infections, and Trauma

Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbs, Skin Disorders at 10:32 am by Dr. Pharm Tao

Scientific name:
Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Reichb. f.

Family:
Orchidaceae

Parts used:
Tuber

Actions:
Alcoholic infusion: bacteriostatic agent
Hemostatic

TCM effects:
Antiphlogistic
Removes the necrotic tissues and promotes granulation
Stops bleeding by astringing

Uses:
Anal fissure
Bleeding from the stomach and lung
Bronchiectasis
Burn and fistula
Peptic ulcers
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pyogenic infections and ulcerous diseases of the skin
Skin chap of hands and feet
Skin ulcers
Trauma

Dosages:
Decoction 6-15 g
Internal and external use
Powder 2-5 g bid or tid.

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