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驱虫药(有毒) · Anti-parasitic (toxic)

Melia bark kǔ liàn pí · 苦楝皮

Melia toosendan (or Melia azedarach bark)

Nature and flavour. Bitter, cold, toxic; Spleen, Stomach and Liver systems.

A bitter, toxic bark used traditionally as an external and internal antiparasitic wash; potency and safety vary sharply by species and preparation.

性味归经。苦,寒,有毒;归脾、胃、肝经。

苦寒有毒之皮,传统内服外用驱虫、疗癣;品种与炮制不同,药效与毒性差异极大。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. TOXIC. Contains meliatoxins; overdose can damage liver and nervous system. Internal use is practitioner-only and species-specific; external use only on intact skin. Not for pregnancy or children.

有毒。含苦楝素类,过量伤肝损神经。内服须医师掌握且辨明品种;外用只用于完整皮肤。孕妇及儿童忌用。

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