Ailanthus Bark, Tree of Heaven Bark — Classic Formulas
Chun Pi · Cortex Ailanthi
Primary Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness — used for damp-heat patterns presenting as diarrhea, dysentery, and bloody stools
- Astringes the Intestines and stops bleeding — used for chronic loose stools, hemorrhage, and rectal bleeding from intestinal heat
- Stops vaginal discharge — used for chronic leukorrhea from damp-heat pouring into the Lower Jiao
- Stops abnormal uterine bleeding — used for heavy menstrual flow or uterine bleeding from damp-heat with blood heat
Classic Formulas
- Gu Jing Wan (固經丸) — Stabilize the Menses Pill; features Chun Pi as assistant ingredient for heavy menstrual bleeding or abnormal uterine bleeding from Yin deficiency with blood heat
Classical Text References
- Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Newly Revised Materia Medica, 659 CE, Tang dynasty) — first recorded use of Chun bark (椿皮) for dysentery and stopping pathological discharge