Name
Hu Tong Lei (Diversifolious Poplar Resin)
The Effect of Hu Tong Lei
Property
Salty, bitter, severe cold; lung and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve phlegm and soften hardness.
Indications
Toothache, scrofula, stomachache, sore throat, ulcerative gingivitis, tympanitis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~10 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying or decocted for mouthwash.
Cautions
Don’t take overdose. It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold of stomach.