Chinese Herb: Ma Bo (Puff Ball)

Lasiosphaera fenzlii Reich; Lasiosphaera Seu Calvatia

Ma Bo, or puffball, is a heat-clearing herb, used to eliminate toxins from the body. It is also a hemostatic and can be used internally or topically to stop bleeding. Ma Bo is acrid in flavor and cooling energetically.

Properties

Acrid, neutral to cool

Channels Entered

Lung

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