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Insect galls formed on leaves of Rhus chinensis, R. potaninii, and related species (Anacardiaceae) by parasitic aphids of the genus Schlechtendalia. Enters the Lung, Large Intestine, and Kidney channels. Sour, astringent, and cold, it astringes the Lung and directs fire downward, binds the intestines and secures essence, stops sweating and bleeding. Suitable for both internal administration and external application, it is a key astringent-securing herb.
敛肺涩肠，固精止血
内服煎汤3–6g，或入丸散，每次1–1.5g。外用适量，研末撒或煎汤洗。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
酸涩收敛之力较强，外感咳嗽、湿热泻痢、积滞未清者忌服。内服剂量不宜过大，以免引起恶心呕吐。
含大量鞣酸（约60–70%），不宜与铁剂、生物碱、蛋白类药物同服。大剂量内服可刺激胃肠，引起恶心呕吐及肝肾损害，应严格控制剂量。
五倍子，咸酸，平，无毒。敛肺降火，化痰饮，止咳嗽，消渴盗汗，呕吐失血久痢，黄病心腹痛，小儿夜啼，治眼赤湿烂，消肿毒喉痹，敛溃疮金疮，收脱肛子肠坠下。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Wǔ Bèi Zi 五倍子 (Chinese Gall) — Galla Chinensis},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/wu-bei-zi},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
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五倍子含丰富鞣质（60%以上）及其水解产物没食子酸，具有收敛、止血、抗菌、抗溃疡及抗病毒作用。
Chinese gall contains abundant gallotannins (>60%) and gallic acid, with astringent, hemostatic, antibacterial, anti-ulcer and antiviral effects.
敛肺降火、涩肠止泻、固精止遗、敛汗止血，为主要收涩药。
Astringes the Lung, binds intestines, secures essence, restrains sweat and stops bleeding; a principal astringent.
鞣质能与蛋白沉淀形成保护膜，广泛用于创面及黏膜收敛。
Tannins precipitate proteins to form a protective coat, underlying its wound and mucosal astringent applications.
《中国药典》规定五倍子含鞣质（以没食子酸计）不得少于50.0%。
The Chinese Pharmacopoeia requires not less than 50.0% tannins (calculated as gallic acid) in Chinese gall.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.