Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlefish Bone) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Hai Piao Xiao
English Name: Cuttlefish Bone

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Stops uterine bleeding with vaginal discharge - useful for deficiency patterns.
  • Retains essence due to kidney deficiency - nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, leukorrhea.
  • Harmonizes the stomch - epigastric pain, acid reflux.
  • Resolves dampness, promotes healing - topically for rashes and ulcers.
  • Diarrhea from deficiency patterns - pain CV 8 (navel), diarrhea/dysentery.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 4.5-12g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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