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.)

Xiao Shi - 芒硝 - Niter

Pharmaceutical Latin: Niter
Common English: Potassium Nitrate

Category

Herbs that Promote Urination

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Salty 		Warm
Toxic 		Heart
Spleen 		1.5-3g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Promotes diuresis

Water retention due to urinary calculus, jaundice and edema

Relieves constipation

Constipation
Softens hardness, eliminates accumulations and dissolves abscesses Fibroid tumors

Removes toxins and relieves swellings

Sore throat and Iritis

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • Use caution with long-term use,
  • Do not overuse.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

Mentioned in 4 other entries

Herb Formulas (4)

Da Huang Xiao Shi TangNei Xiao Luo Li WanXing Jun sanZi Xue Dan -紫雪丹

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