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海马

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Name Hai Ma (Sea Horse) Nature and action Nature Sweet, warm; liver and kidney channels. Actions Tonify kidney and strengthen yang, regulate qi and invigorate blood.

海马
海马 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Hai Ma

Name

Hai Ma (Sea Horse)

The Effect of 海马

Property

Sweet, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify kidney and strengthen yang, regulate qi and invigorate blood.

Indications

Impotence, dystocia, sores and boils, enuresis, abdominal mass, virtual Asthma.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g or pound into powder, 1~1.5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire and it is contraindicated to 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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