Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs(TCMHH)
Edema-Alleviating Diuretics · 3-min read

蝼蛄

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NameLou Gu (Mole Cricket)The Effect of 蝼蛄PropertySalty, cold, slightly toxic; bladder, small intestine and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis, clear damp-heat and relax the bowels.IndicationsEdema, difficulty in urination, scrofula, sores and boils, urolithiasis.Dosage and Adm

蝼蛄
蝼蛄 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Mole Cricket

Name

Lou Gu (Mole Cricket)

The Effect of 蝼蛄

Property

Salty, cold, slightly toxic; bladder, small intestine and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis, clear damp-heat and relax the bowels.

Indications

Edema, difficulty in urination, scrofula, sores and boils, urolithiasis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~4.5 g, or made into powder, 1~2 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated to weak people 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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