Ma Qian Zi马钱子

Semen StrychniNux-Vomica Seeds

También conocido comoStrychnos · Prepared Vomit Nut · Horse Money Seeds

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Dosis habituales

Unblocks the channels and collaterals, disperses clumps, cools Blood Heat to reduce swelling and alleviates pain: Abscess, sores and Yin type ulcers
Swelling and pain due to trauma
Very stubborn Wind-Damp Bi with pain, paresthesias, numbness and spasms
Tumors
Phlegm-Damp Obstructs Heart
Liver and Kidney Deficiencies
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi
Liver and Gallbladder Qi Stagnation
Stomach Qi Stagnation

Not for use in children.
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Not for use in weakness.
Not for use in those with Heat conditions.
Not for use in those with hypertension.
Not for use in those with severe Liver and Kidney lesions.
Not for use in those with cerebral or medullary hyperactivity.
Not for use in those with paralysis accompanied by contractions or spasms.
This substance causes tissue irritation in acute conditions.
Exercise extreme caution with internal use.
Use caution with external application, as the toxin is absorbed through the skin.
Overdose, at doses as little as 50mg, presents with a crawling sensation in the neck area, difficulty swallowing, and irritability.
The unprepared form should never be used.
Avoid long-term use.

Applied topically for pain from trauma, swelling, sprain, and fractures.
- Shan Dou Gen
- Ban Lan Gen
Severe pain and swelling of the throat.
Sores, abscess, and painful swellings.
- Zhi
- Chuan Wu
- Wei Ling Xian
Wind-Damp Bi with spasms, numbness, or weakness.
- Ma Huang
- Cang Zhu
- Quan Xie
Severe Wind-Cold Bi.
- Ma Huang
- Ru Xiang
- Mo Yao
Muscle aches and pains; reduces swelling and relieves pain when applied topically.
- Ma Huang
- Ru Xiang
- Cang Zhu
- Quan Xie
- Niu Xi
Wind-Damp Bi.
- Gan Cao
Numbness and paralysis of the extremities.
- Ren Shen
- Dang Gui
- Ru Xiang
- Chuan Shan Jia
Facial paralysis; myasthenia gravis; atrophy and numbness of the extremities.

Some sources also classify this herb as anti-cancer.
Toxicity presents with dizziness, headache, dry mouth, indigestion, irritability, and apprehension.
Atony is the key indication guiding this herb's use.
It is indicated for Deficiency conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, and digestive systems.
This herb suppresses the activity of leukemia cells.
For pharyngitis, it may be ground together with Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang and Rx. Sophorae Tonkinensis Shan Dou Gen and insufflated into the throat.
It is reported to be severely toxic to dogs, birds, and humans.
It has been found effective in treating esophageal cancer.
This herb must be processed to reduce its toxicity.
Sucking on the fruit is said to remedy exogenous febrile disease, pharyngitis, and abdominal mass.
Toxicity is reduced by decocting it with a dose equal to or greater than that of Ma Qian Zi itself.
Sand-fried Nux-Vomica Seed Sha Chao Ma Qian Zi is less toxic and pulverizes more easily.
For throat soreness and inflammation, grind into powder, mix with sesame oil, and apply topically.
When properly prepared, it can be applied topically to treat female genital lesions or ulcerations.