Tradtional chinese medicine -Animals

Traditional chinese medicine,Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus)/Stiff Silkworm /bai jiang can Origin The dry letalis rigid polypide of four to five instar larvae infected by Batrytis bassiana of Bombyx mori Lof and the dry letalis rigid polypide of inoculated Batrytis bassiana of Beauveria bassana (Bals.) Vuillant of family Bombycidae. Location Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan and so on sericulture provinces in China. Harvest Collected in spring or autumn. The actual smell and

Traditional chinese medicine,Di Long (Pberetima)/dry Lumbricus Origin The dry body of P. aspergillum (E. Perrier), P. vulgaris Chen, P. guillelmi (Michaelsen) or P. Pectinifera Michaelsen of family Megascolecidae. The former one is called Guang Di Long, the latter three are called Hu Di Long. Location The Guang Di Long is from Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi provinces in China, and the Hu Di Long is from Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, etc. in China. Harvest Captured

Traditional chinese medicine,Zha Chan (Cicada) Property Salty, sweet, cold; liver and lung meridians entered. Actions Clear heat and relieve convulsion. Indications Infantile convulsion, epilepsy, night cry, migraine, fever in children. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 1~3 cicadas, or made into pills and powder.

Traditional chinese medicine,Zhen Zhu / Pearl Property Sweet, salty, cold, toxic; heart and liver meridians entered. Actions Induce sedation and tranquilization, improve vision and remove nebula, promote tissue regeneration and wound healing. Indications Unsteadiness of heart mind, insomnia, palpitation, fearful throbbing, blurred vision, sores and ulcers, chronic unhealing ulceration of sores and abscess, sores on the oral mucosa and the tongue, throat ulcerated. Dosage and

Traditional chinese medicine,Niu Huang /Calculus Bovis/Bezoar Origin The stone in gallbladder, bile duct, hepatic duct of Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin. or Bubalus bubalus Linnaeusde of family Bovidae. Location Northeast, northwest and north of China. Harvest Collected during whole year. The actual smell and taste Fragrance, with bitter taste first then sweet taste with cool sensation, easily crushing when chewed, without sticking tooth. Best quality With complete, buffy,

Traditional chinese medicine,Hou Zao (Rhesus Macaque Bezoar) Property Bitter, slightly salty, cold; salty; heart, lung and liver meridians entered. Actions Clear heat and relieve convulsion, eliminate phlegm and relieve asthma, remove toxicity and resolve swelling. Indications Epilepsy, scrofula, sore throat, pharyngitis, asthma and cough due to phlegm-heat, acute infantile convulsions. Dosage and Administrations Take the powder 0.3~1 g.It shouldn’t be decocted. Proper dosage

Traditional chinese medicine,Horse Bezoar (Ma Bao)/Calculus Equi Property Sweet, salty, slightly bitter, cool; liver and heart meridians entered. Actions Relieve convulsion and resolve phlegm, clear heat and remove toxicity. Indications Epilepsy, nose bleeding, hematemesis, sores and boils, delirium. Dosage and Administrations Take the powder, 0.3~3 g. Cautions It is contraindicated for phlegm-damp with cold stroke.

Traditional chinese medicine,Zi Bei Chi (Arabic Cowry Shell)/dry Concha Mauritiae Arabicae shell Property Salty, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered. Actions Clear heat and soothe the liver, induce tranquilization and improve vision. Indications Insomnia due to panic, heat-toxin, nebula, macula. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 10~15 g. Smash and decoct first. Refine with water for eye drop application.

Traditional chinese medicine,Mu Li ke (Concha Ostreae)/Oyster Shell Origin The shell of Ostrea gigas Thunberg, O. Talienwhanensis Crosse or O. rivularis Gould de of family Ostreidae. Location The O. Talienwhanensis is from the coastal maritime space of northern China, and the Ostrea gigas or O. rivularis are from coast area of China. Harvest Collected during whole year. The actual smell and taste Without bad smell, slightly salty taste. Best quality Large, even, with clean

Traditional chinese medicine,Zhen Zhu Mu /Concha Margaritifera Usta/Nacre Origin The shell of Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea), Cristaria plicata ( Leach) of family Unionidae or the shell of Pteria martensii (Dunker) of family Pteriidae. Location The unionidae is from rivers and lakes in China, and the Pteria martensii is from the coast area of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan provinces in China. Harvest Collected during the whole year. The actual smell and taste Light fish smell, light

Traditional chinese medicine,Xian Ke (Corbicula Shell) Property Salt, warm; lung and stomach meridians entered. Actions Resolve phlegm, relieve cough, eliminate dampness and harmonize the stomach. Indications Barbiers, gastric disorder causing nausea, vomiting, ulcer, eczema, cough with phlegm and asthma, acid regurgitation. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 15~20 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into

Traditional chinese medicine,natrual eastern medicine,Zhu Ti Jia /Pig's toenail Property Salt, slightly cold; stomach and large intestine meridians entered. Actions Resolve phlegm, relieve asthma, remove toxicity and promote tissue regernation. Indications Anal fistula, hernia, periappendicular abscess, chiblain, favus of the scalp, asthma with cough. Dosage and Administrations Stir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound ito powder. 3~9 g of the powder is for oral taking, or

Traditional chinese medicine,Ge Qiao (Concha Meretricis seu Cyclinae)/Clam Shell Ge Ke Origin The shell of animal Meretrix meretrix Linnaeus or Cyclina sinensis Gmelin of family Veneridae. Location Littoral areas in China. Harvest Collected in summer and autumn. The actual smell and taste Light smell and taste. Best quality Smooth texture, clean surface. Processing Unprocessed, smashed or refined with water, or calcined. Property Salty, cold; lung and stomach meridians

Wa Leng Zi/Ark Shell/Concha Arcae shell Property Salty, neutral; lung, stomach and liver meridians entered. Actions Resolve phlegm, soften hardness, dissipate blood stasis and resolve stagnation. Indications Scrofula, abdominal mass, stomachache, noma, acid regurgitation, phlegm stagnation. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 9~15 g. Smash and decoct first. It also can be made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, stir-baked into charcoal and then

Traditional chinese medicine,Bi Hu /dry House Lizard Property Salty, cold, slightly toxic; liver meridian entered. Actions Expel wind, arrest convulsion, dissipate nodulation and remove toxicity. Indications Stroke, scrofula, boils, epilepsy of wind-phlegm. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 2~5 g or take 1~2 g powder once. It also can be soaked into wine or made into pill or powder. Cations It should be used cautiously for patients with blood and qi deficiency.

Traditional chinese medicine,Hong Niang Chong (Huechys),dry Huechys/hong niang zi Property Bitter, neutral, toxic. Actions Counteract toxic pathogen, disperse blood stasis, break the stagnation. Indications Scrofula, tinea and sores for external application; amenorrhea due to blood stasis, lyssodexis for oral administration. Dosage and Administrations Stir-bake it to make pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying. Cautions

Traditional chinese medicine,Ban Mao (Large Blister Beetle)/dry Mylabris Property Pungent, hot, strong toxic; liver, stomach and kidney meridians entered. Actions Counteract toxic pathogen and dispel stasis. Indications External application for boils, facial paralysis,stubborn tinea, tonsillitis, and oral administration is for scrofula. Dosage and Administrations 0.03~0.06 g for pill or powder after processing. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder or

Traditional chinese medicine,Meng Chong (Gadfly)/Tabanus Property Bitter, slightly salty, cool, toxic; liver meridian entered. Actions Break stagnation, dissipate blood stasis and stimulate the menstrual flow Indications Abdominal mass, blood stasis due to traumatic injury, amenorrhea. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 1.5~3 g or take the powder, 0.3~0.6 g. It also can be made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying. Cations It

Traditional chinese medicine,Shui Zhi Hirudo/dry Leech Origin The dry body of Whitemania Pigra Whitman or Hirudo nipponica Whitman and W. acranulata Whitman of family Hirudinidae. Location Everywhere in China. Harvest Collected in summer and autumn. The actual smell and taste Lightly stinky smell. Best quality Small, regular, black and brown, purified. Processing Unprocessed or blanched by Hua Shi powder. Property Salty, bitter, neutral, lightly toxic; liver meridian entered.

Traditional chinese medicine,/White Grub/qi cao Property Salty, slightly warm, slightly toxic; liver meridian entered. Actions Break blood and remove stasis, dissipate masses and relieve swelling. Indications Erysipelas, sores and boils, anal fistula, amenorrhea, chest pain due to stasis, traumatic injury, emaciation due to blood disorder, thin and weak with abdominal distension. Dosage and Administrations Take the powder, 2~5 g, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is