| Pin-yin: |
quan xie |
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| English name: |
Scorpion |
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| Where grown: |
Throughout China. |
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| Source: |
Dried body of Buthus Martensi Karsch. |
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| Ingredients: |
Katsutoxin |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, neutral, toxic |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver |
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| Function: |
Extinguishes wind, relieves convulsions, relieves toxicity, dissipates clumps, unblocks obstructions in channels and collaterals, and alleviates pain. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For acute and chronic infantile convulsions, facial paralysis due to stroke, tetanus, ulcers, toxic swellings, and persistent migraine. |
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| Cautions: |
Control the dosage carefully for its toxic properties. Use with care in cases of wind symptoms due to blood deficiency. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
2~5g. Use in powders, 0.6~1g per dosage. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a clean, dry place. |
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