Wu Ling Zhi (Flying Squirrel Feces)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2008-06-07 10:29.
Chinese Name: 
Wu Ling Zhi
English Name: 
Flying Squirrel Feces
Functions and Usage: 
  • Disperse blood stasis, alleviate pain - amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, post partum abdominal pain, epigastric pain due to blood stasis.
  • Transforms stasis, stop bleeding - uterine bleeding, lochioschesis.
  • Childhood nutritional impairment with focal distention.
  • Use raw to invigorate blood and dry-fry to stop bleeding.
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Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
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