Ingredient: Ginkgo seed (yin xing).
| Mandarin: 白果 Pin-Yin: Bai Guo English: Ginkgo Korean: 백과 Romaji: Hakuka Kanji: 白果 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Ginkgo Semen
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral, slightly toxic
Channels Entered:
- Kidney, lung
Herb Actions:
- Aids in lung health
- Aids in arresting wheezing with coughing
- Expels dampness
- Stops discharge and contains urine
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with patterns of excess
- Use with caution for those with vicious phlegm that is hard to expel
- Use with caution and do not overdose as the herb is slightly toxic
Commonly Found In:
- Ma-huang & Gingko Combination