| Pin-yin: |
wu gong |
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| English name: |
Centipede |
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| Where grown: |
Throughout China. |
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| Source: |
Dried body of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans L. Koch. |
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| Ingredients: |
Histamine, protein, fatty oil, amino acid |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, warm, 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 convulsions, facial hemi-paralysis due to stroke, tetanus, skin lesions, toxic swellings, and persistent migraine. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
1~3g. Use in powders, 0.6~1g per dosage. Use proper amount for external application. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a clean, dry place. |
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