Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Wang Yue Sha (望月砂)
兔屎
明月砂
兔粪
兔糞
Wang Yue Sha
Hare dung
Faeces Leporis
Name
Wang Yue Sha (Hare dung)
Nature and action
Acrid and cold; enters the liver and lung channels. Clears nebula, improves eyesight, removes toxicity and kills parasites.
When it is used
- Nebula
- Anal fistula
- Malnutrition
Dose
Decoction 5~10 g, or made into pills and powder. Use externally as appropriate: stir-fry it to charcoal, then pound to a powder for application.
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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