Blood-Activating and Mass-Eliminating Herbs
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Chuan Shan Jia (Squama Manitis)
Quick answer
穿山甲: activate blood and dispel stasis, dredge meridians and promote lactation, resolve swelling and expel pus.
Naming
Chuan Shan Jia (Squama Manitis)
The Effect of 穿山甲
Property
Salty, slightly cold; liver and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood and dispel stasis, dredge meridians and promote lactation, resolve swelling and expel pus.
Indications
Mass, amenorrhea due to stasis, wind-damp arthralgia, lactation blockage, abscess, swelling and sore, scrofula.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~10 g. Make powder and take 1~1.5 g.
Cautions
Use with cautions for the pregnant women.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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