| Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao) |
| Medicinals for External Use (Wai Yong Yao Ji Qi Ta) |
| from 1 to 3 |
| Stops pruritus (topic use) |
| Stops diarrhea |
| Stops bleedings |
| Clarifies Heat (topic use) |
| Disperses swellings (tumefaction – topic use) |
| Dissipates necrotic tissues |
| Dries Dampness (topic use) |
| Eliminates toxins (topic use) |
| Eliminates parasites (topic use) |
| Pushes back the Yellow (jaundice) |
| Provokes vomiting |