Shi Liu Pi

Punicae Granati, Pericarpium

Properties: SOUR, ASTRINGENT - WARM - TOXIC
Dosage: 3-9g.
Meridian: KIDNEY, LARGE INTESTINE, STOMACH

-binds intestines –diarrhea/dysentery due to deficiency conditions
-rectal prolapse
-stabilize kidney, retain essence –spermatorrhea, uterine bleed, leucorrhea
-parasites – expels tapeworm, roundworm, ringworm

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press