Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Bi Ma Zi - 蓖麻子 - Semen Ricini

Pharmaceutical Latin: Semen Ricini
Common English: Castor Bean

Category

Herbs that Drain Downward

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet
Acrid 		Neutral
(Toxic) 		Liver
Kidney
Large Intestine
Lung

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Eliminates swelling, Moistens the Intestines, Promotes defecation, Removes toxins

Dry stools, furuncles, ulcers, suppurative infections on the skin, sore throats, swellings, scrofula, facial paralysis, constipation

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

Mentioned in 2 other entries

Herb Formulas (2)

Cervical Cancer 12Liver Cancer #40

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.