Qi Cao蛴螬
HolotrichiaNortheast Giant Black Chafer
- Slightly toxic
Also known asGrub of the June Beetle · White Grub
- Category
- Herbs that Invigorate the Blood and Break up Stasis
- Nature
- slightly warm
- Taste
- salty
- Channels entered
- Liver
- Dosage
- 2–5 g
Actions & indications
- Invigorates the Blood, breaks up Blood Stasis, disperses clumps, resolves swelling and stops pain
- Pain due to trauma and Blood Stagnation, amenorrhea, chest pain due to stasis, emaciation due to Blood disorders, abdominal distension
- Gout
- Tetanus
- Resolves Fire toxicity
- Pharyngitis, nebulae
- Erysipelas, carbuncles, hemorrhoids, sores, boils
- Promotes lactation
- Lactation insufficiency
Contraindications
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Contraindicated in those who are debilitated.
Notes
It has a diuretic action.