Chuan Shan Jia (Pangolin Scales)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2008-06-07 08:24.
Chinese Name:
Chuan Shan JiaEnglish Name:
Pangolin ScalesFunctions and Usage:
- Disperses blood stasis, unblocks menses, promotes lactation - amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, insufficient lactation due to blood stasis.
- Reduces swellings and promotes discharge of pus - abscesses and boils (topically).
- Expels wind-damp from the channels.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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