Omphalia, Lei Wan 雷丸 Lei Wan (TCM) Omphalia Lei Wan from the early 18th century Omphalia (Ben cao tu pu, 1644) Chinese encyclopedia Gujin Tushu Jicheng (Wikimedia) (Welcome images) Botanical name: Omphalia lapidescensIt is a parasitic fungii growing on the roots of certain species of Bamboo. Parts used: Fruiting body, collected in Autumn, washed, and sun-dried. Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Bitter. Mildly Toxic. Classification: S. Worms and Parasites Uses: 1. Kills Worms and Parasites:-primarily Tapeworm; also Hookworm, Roundworm, Pinworm etc.-it has been used for various Worms and Parasites-also for Marasmus in infants related to Worms2. Clears Obstructions, Benefits Digestion:-Childhood Nutritional Impairment, especially associated with Worms, but also for internal blockage of Damp-Heat-abdominal pain associated with Damp-Heat and/or Worms3. Externally:-used in washes for Itching and Rashes, especially related to internal Damp-Heat. Dose: Usually used in Pills and Powders as the active compounds are destroyed by heat.In Pills or Powders: usually 1–3 grams in compounds;Decoction: 3–9 grams in full doses, with up to 15 grams being given.The Chinese Pharmacopeia recommends 15–21 grams of the powder taken three times a day for 3 days to expel Worms. Preparation: First, it is well washed to remove dirt. It may be sliced and sun-dried…

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