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Ji Yu Tou

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Quick answer

Name Ji Yu Tou (Crucian carp head) Nature and action Nature Sweet, warm; lung and large intestine channels. Actions Relieve cough, check diarrhea and astringe wound.

Name

Ji Yu Tou (Crucian carp head)

The Effect of Ji Yu Tou

Property

Sweet, warm; lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Relieve cough, check diarrhea and astringe wound.

Indications

Cough, dysentery, infantile aphtha, impetigo.

Dosage and Administrations

Stir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound into powder. 3~6 g is taken for oral use. Apply the powder on the affected area for external application.

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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