Castanea henryi shell

Castanea henryi shell

(color atlas of common Chinese herbal medicines)

[source] the shell of Castanopsis kawakamii, a Fagaceae plant. The plant morphology is detailed in "conidium".

[flavor] bitter and astringent, flat.

[function indications] it is used to treat damp heat diarrhea.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang.