Shi Liu Pi (石榴皮) — Pomegranate Rind
Shi Liu Pi — pomegranate rind — is a strong astringent Chinese herb for chronic diarrhoea and dysentery with rectal prolapse. It is also traditionally used against intestinal parasites, particularly tapeworm.
On this page
- Overview
- Properties
- Actions and indications
- Dosage
- Cautions and incompatibilities
- Key formulas
- Treatment at my clinic
1. Overview
Shi Liu Pi (石榴皮) — Pomegranate Rind (Punica granatum (pericarp)) — is a Chinese herb in the Astringe (stop diarrhoea) category. I prescribe it as part of bespoke pharmaceutical-grade granule formulas from Sun Ten in Taiwan at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire and via online herbal consultations.
2. Properties
| Pinyin name | Shi Liu Pi |
|---|---|
| Chinese characters | 石榴皮 |
| Latin name | Punica granatum (pericarp) |
| English name | Pomegranate Rind |
| Nature | Warm |
| Flavour | Sour, astringent |
| Channels entered | Large Intestine |
| Category | Astringe (stop diarrhoea) |
3. Actions and indications
Principal actions
- Astringes the intestines and stops chronic diarrhoea
- Kills parasites
- Stops bleeding
Indications
- Chronic diarrhoea and dysentery
- Rectal prolapse
- Tapeworm and intestinal parasites
- Chronic uterine bleeding
4. Dosage
3–9g
5. Cautions and incompatibilities
- Not for acute damp-heat diarrhoea
- Contraindicated in early stage of dysentery
6. Key formulas
Shi Liu Pi is used in a range of bespoke prescriptions rather than a fixed classical formula in modern practice. Consult a qualified TCM herbalist for individual prescription.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I prescribe Shi Liu Pi where its indications and TCM pattern match the patient’s presentation, always as part of a tailored formula. Return to the Chinese herbs directory or the Chinese herbal medicine main page.
