Tradtional chinese medicine -Animals

Traditional chinese medicine,Shu Fu Chong (pillbug)/dry Armadillidium Property Sour, cool; liver meridian entered. Actions Break blood, stimulate the menstrual flow and promote diuresis. Indications Amenorrhea, chronic malaria, difficult urination, abdominal mass. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 3~6 g, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying. Cautions It is contraindicated to pregnant women.

Traditional chinese medicine,Tu Bie Chong (Woodlouse)/Woodlouse di bie chong Origin The dry female insect Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker or Steleophaga Plancyi (Boleny) of family Corydiidae. Location Hunan, Hubei and Jiangsu provinces in China. Harvest Collect the wild in summer and all the time for the raised ones. The actual smell and taste Fishy smeil, lightly salty taste. Best quality Complete, purplish brown. Processing Blanched by boiled water, dried in the sun or baked.

Chong Bai La (Cera Chinensis) Property Sweet, bland, warm; liver meridian entered. Actions Stop bleeding, promote tissue regeneration and alleviate pain. Indications Urine with blood, incised wound, unhealing wound, chancre. Dosage and Administrations Take the pills or powder, 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application, made into ointment.

Yu Biao (Swimming Bladder) Property Sweet, neutral; liver and kidney meridians entered. Actions Tonify the kidney to replenish essence, stop bleeding, dissipate blood stasis and resolve swelling. Indications Spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency, traumatic hemorrhage, hematemesis, haemorrhoids, metrorrhagia, tetanus, postpartum convulsion. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 10~30 g, or made into powder, 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application, dissolved for applying.

Ya Zhun Yi (Membrane of duck gizzard),Ya nei jin.dried well Property Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered. Actions Promote digestion and eliminate stagnation. Indications Food stagnation, bone stuck in the throat, regurgitation, dysphagia, putrid belching and acid swallowing. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 3~6 g or take the powder, 1.5~3 g.

Jiu Xiang Chong ,Aspongopus.dried well Property Salty, warm; liver, spleen and kidney meridians entered. Actions Regulate qi and alleviate pain, warm the middle energizer and reinforce yang. Indications Stomachache due to emotional depression and the hyperactive liver-qi attacking the stomach, impotence due to kidney deficiency, soreness and pain in lumbar and knees. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill or powder, 0.6~1.2 g. Cations It is contraindicated

Gou Bao ,Dog Cystolith Property Sweet, salty, neutral, slightly toxic; spleen, stomach and heart meridians entered. Actions Direct qi downward, dispel melancholy and remove toxicity. Indications Sores and boils, regurgitation, dysphagia. Dosage and Administrations Take the powder, 0.9~1.5 g, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for sprinkling. Cautions It is contraindicated for weakness of the spleen and the stomach and

Mao Tai Yi (Cat placenta) Property Sweet, warm; spleen and kidney meridians entered. Actions Harmonize the stomach and arrest vomiting. Indications Stomachache, dysphagia, gastric disorder causing nausea. Dosage and Administrations Cook it for eating, or made into powder for oral taking.

E Dan Ke (Goose eggshell) Property Sweet, bland and neutral; lung meridian entered. Actions Draw out pus by applying a plaster to the affected part, regulate the flow of qi and alleviate pain. Indications Hernia, sores and boils with pus, difficult labor. Dosage and Administrations Take the powder, 1~3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

(Razor Clam Shell) Razor Clam Shell Property Salt, cool; lung and stomach meridians entered. Actions Harmonize the stomach, resolve swelling. Indications Sore throat, stomach illness. Dosage and Administrations Stir-bake it into charcoal, and made into powder for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or puffing through throat.

Yellow Croaker Ear-stone Asteriscus Pseudosciaenae,Yu nao shi Property Sweet, salty, cold; bladder meridian entered. Actions Treat stranguria, resolve stones and diminish inflammation. Indications Difficulty in urination, urolithiasis, otitis media, rhinitis. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 5~15 g, or made into powder, 1.5~3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for ear drop with sesame oil or puffing through nose.

Lou Gu (Mole Cricket),dry Gryllotalpa Property Salty, cold, slightly toxic; bladder, small intestine and large intestine meridians entered. Actions Promote diuresis, clear damp-heat and relax the bowels. Indications Edema, difficulty in urination, scrofula, sores and boils, urolithiasis. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 3~4.5 g, or made into powder, 1~2 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying. Cations It is contraindicated to weak

Ye Ming Sha (Bat's Dung) Property Pungent, cold; liver meridian entered. Actions Clear heat and improve eyesight, dissipate blood and eliminate stagnation. Indications Scrofula, malaria, malnutrition, nebula, glaucoma, night blindness. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 3~10 g or take the powder, 1~3 g per time. It should be wrapped during decocting. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying. Cations It is contraindicated for eye disease

Xi Shuai (Chinese Cricket),Gryllus Chinensis roperty Pungent, salty, warm, toxic; kidney and bladder meridians entered. Actions Promote diuresis and break blood. Indications Edema, difficult urination, lithangiuria, ascites due to cirrhosis. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 2~6 ones or stir-bake it to make powder. Cautions It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people.

Niu Gu (Ox bone or Water Buffalo bone) Property Sweet, warm; heart, kidney and large intestine meridians entered. Actions Astringe the wound, treat malaria and arthritis. Indications Arthritis, diarrhea, malaria and abscess. Dosage and Administrations Stir-bake it into charcoal, and pound into powder. 3~5 g is taken each time. Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound into powder. Apply the powder on the affected area.

Qi She (Agkistrodon),Long-nosed Pit Vipe Origin The dried body without viscera of Agkistrodon acutus (Guenther) of family Crotalidae. Location Hubei, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces, etc. Harvest Collected in summer and autumn. The actual smell and taste Fishy in smell and slightly salty in taste. Best quality Dried and big body with head and tail, obvious figure and speckle. Processing Its belly is opened and the viscera is removed, the rest body is dried, its head and lepis

Wu Shao She ,Garter Snake,Zaocys Origin The dried body of Zaocys dhumnades (Cantor) of family Colubridae. Location Most parts of China. Harvest Collected in summer and autumn. The actual smell and taste Fishy in smell and bland in taste. Best quality Complete body with head and tail, black skin and yellow flesh, and solid quality. Processing Dried after removing viscera, cut into segments after throwing away the head and lepis, unprocessed or stir-baked with wine for use.

Can Sha (Silkworm Excrement Property Sweet, pungent, warm; liver, spleen and stomach meridians entered. Actions Dispel wind-damp, remove dampness for harmonizing stomach. Indications Arthralgia syndrome due to wind-damp; vomiting, diarrhea and spasm of muscle; rubella, eczema, pruritus. Dosage and Administrations 5~15 g, wrapped with colth and decocted in water. Proper dosage is for topical administration.

She Tui (Snake Slough) Chinese name:she tui Property Sweet, salty, neutral; liver meridian entered. Actions Dispel wind, remove nebula, induce tranquilization, resolve swelling and kill parasites. Indications Sores and boils, nebula, scrofula, parotitis, anal fistula, sore throat, aphtha, infantile convulsions. Dosage and Administrations Decoct 3~6 g; smashed into powder, 1.5~3 g per time. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying or decocted

Xian Rou (Corbicula Fluminea) Chinese name:xian rou Property Sweet, salt, cold. Actions Clear heat, induce diuresis, remove toxicity. Indications Diabetes, sores and boils, jaundice, barbiers due to damp toxin, Dosage and Administrations Decoct 15~30 g, or cook it for eating. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying. Cautions Do not take too much.