Blood-Activating and Mass-Eliminating Herbs
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Meng Chong (Tabanus)
Quick answer
Gadfly: break stagnation, dissipate blood stasis and stimulate the menstrual flow.
Name
Meng Chong (Gadfly)
The Effect of Gadfly
Property
Bitter, slightly salty, cool, toxic; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Break stagnation, dissipate blood stasis and stimulate the menstrual flow
Indications
Abdominal mass, blood stasis due to traumatic injury, amenorrhea.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 1.5~3 g or take the powder, 0.3~0.6 g. It also can be made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cations
It is contraindicated for qi and blood deficiency, menstrual period and 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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