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Ban Zhen Zhong Hua Shu

Unknown

Pinyin: Ban Zhen Zhong Hua Shu Latin: Cortex Tabebuiae
Tabebuia Impetiginosa P'au (English)

☯ TCM Properties

Category: clearing_heat
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sweet, salty
Meridians: stomach, spleen, bladder, liver
Functions:

Drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao; Clears and Eliminates Damp-Heat from the skin; Dissolves Damp Toxins; Invigorates Qi and Blood (anti-tumor)

Botanical Description

The name Ban Zhen Zhong Hua Shu (literally something like 'spotted-needle middle-flower tree') does not match any standard Chinese materia medica reference verifiable to the editor at the time of this record. The phrase may represent a regional folk name, a transcription variant, a non-medicinal botanical name carried over from a generic plant database, or a corrupted or composite entry. Without a confident pinyin-to-Latin binomial mapping, no botanical description, habitat data, or morphological characters can be responsibly provided. The record is retained as a placeholder pending further bibliographic research, possible cross-referencing to provincial Chinese floras, or correction of the source pinyin string. All medicinal-attribute fields are left null to avoid fabrication of identification or properties.

Dosage

Form Amount Frequency Duration Population Notes
decoction 6-15g Daily

Cultural & Historical Context

Traditional American Uses

None Documented

Important Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.