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Shi Yan石燕

Fossilia SpiriferisSpirifer’s Fossil Shell

Category
Herbs that drain downward
Nature
cool
Taste
salty
Channels entered
Kidney, Bladder
Dosage
3–9 g

Actions & indications

Clears Damp-Heat, promotes diuresis and removes nebulae
Nebulae, difficult urination, stranguria, leukorrhea, anal fistula, hematochezia

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • Contraindicated for weak individuals lacking Damp-Heat.

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