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Hai Shen

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NameHai Shen (Sea Cucumber)The Effect of Hai ShenPropertySweet, salty, neutral; kidney and lung meridians entered.ActionsTonify the kidney, replenish essence, tonify blood and moisten dryness, stop bleeding.IndicationsDeficiency of essence and blood, weakness, impotence, traumatic bleeding, nocturna

Hai Shen
Hai Shen — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

海参

Name

Hai Shen (Sea Cucumber)

The Effect of Hai Shen

Property

Sweet, salty, neutral; kidney and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify the kidney, replenish essence, tonify blood and moisten dryness, stop bleeding.

Indications

Deficiency of essence and blood, weakness, impotence, traumatic bleeding, nocturnal emission, constipation, cough with hematemesis, hematochezia,

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

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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