Wu Gong (Centipede) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Wu Gong
English Name: Centipede

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Extinguishes wind, stops spasms and convulsions - lock jaw, seizures, acute/chronic childhood convulsions.
  • Dissipates toxins and nodules - sores, carbuncles, neck lumps, snake bite.
  • Unblocks the collaterals - painful headaches.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 0.9-3g pills
  • 0.6-1g powders

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Do not use during pregnancy.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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