Blood Tonics
Zhang Yu: Chinese Herb Guide
章鱼
Name
Zhang Yu (Octopus)
The Effect of Zhang Yu
Property
Sweet, salt, cold; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Tonify blood, promote lactation, remove toxicity, promote tissue regernation.
Indications
Unhealing ulcer, hypogalactia, unsmooth menstruation due to blood deficiency.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~60 g, or 150 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of medical history of urticaria.
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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