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猪蹄甲

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Name Zhu Ti Jia (Pig's toenail) Nature and action Nature Salt, slightly cold; stomach and large intestine channels.

猪蹄甲
猪蹄甲 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

猪蹄甲

Name

Zhu Ti Jia (Pig's toenail)

The Effect of 猪蹄甲

Property

Salt, slightly cold; stomach and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Resolve phlegm, relieve asthma, remove toxicity and promote tissue regernation.

Indications

Anal fistula, hernia, periappendicular abscess, chiblain, favus of the scalp, asthma with cough.

Dosage and Administrations

Stir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound ito powder. 3~9 g of the powder is for oral taking, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

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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