Colophony
Colophonium
Song Xiang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Residue left after distillation of turpentine oil from crude oleo-resin of various spp. of pinus

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and dry damp, expel pus and draw out toxin, engender flesh and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Malign sores with welling abscess and flat abscess, scrofula, fistula, scab and lichen, bald white scalp sore, leprosy, impediment, incised wound, sprain, leukorrhea, thromboangiitis obliterans (buerger’s disease), clove sore, hemorrhoids, itchy skin.