Blood-Activating Analgesics
Wu Ming Yi: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Wu Ming Yi (Pyrolusite)
The Effect of Wu Ming Yi
Property
Salty, sweet, neutral, slightly toxic; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood and resolve swelling, alleviate pain and stop bleeding.
Indications
Traumatic bleeding, sores and boils, traumatic injury.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g. It should be decocted first. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying on the affected area.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to people without stasis and stagnation. Avoid taking for a long time.
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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