Xue Jie (Dragon's Blood, Resinous Secretion) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Xue Jie
English Name: Dragons Blood

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Dispels blood stasis, relieves pain - traumatic injury, fractures, contusion, sprains, bruising.
  • Stops bleeding (topically) - external injury.
  • Protects decay of ulcer's surface, generates flesh - chronic non-healing sores.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 0.3-1.5g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid during Pregnancy.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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