Lac
Lacca
Zi Cao Rong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; salty; neutral

Part(s) used

Gum of lac insect

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat, cool blood, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Measles papules, non-eruption of measles, postpartum blood dizziness, vaginal discharge, swelling toxin of sore and scab.