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MA BO

Names
Pharmaceutical: Ff Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia
Botanical: Lasiosphaera fenzlii Reich., Calvatia gigantea Batsch ex Pers. Lloyd, Calvatia lilacina Mont & Berk. Lloyd (Lycoperdaceae)
Other names:
Description: Sporophore of Lasiosphaera fenzlii Reich.

Actions
Clears the Lungs; Allows the air to circulate in the throat; Expels toxins; Stops bleeding; ...

Origin
Predominantly: Inner-Mongolia, Gansu, Jiling, Liaoning.;

Preparation
The drug is collected in summer and autumn when ripe, removed from adhering soil, cut into pieces or crushed into powder.;

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