He+Zi+(Chebula)

[[image:he_zi.jpg width="112" height="343" align="right"]]He Zi (Chebula)
Category: Herbs to Astringe Nature : Neutral Flavors: Bitter, Sour, Astringent Channels: LU, LI

Functions: Astringe the Large Intestine to stop diarrhea, astringe Lung Qi to stop cough; ease the throat

Indications: 1. Chronic cough due to Lung Qi deficiency 2. **Chronic diarrhea [w/ prolapse]**, chronic dysentery or prolapse of rectum due to deficiency 3. Chronic cough or **chronic cough w/ hoarse voice** due to Lung deficiency **[specific to throat]**

Dosage: 3-10g.

Contra: exterior syndromes & interior damp-heat syndromes

Misc: unprepared=more lung; prepared=more Large Intestine