Chuan Shan Jia

Herbs that move the blood

 

Channels: LIV, ST

Properties: Salty, Cool

English Translation: Penetrate Mountain Scales

Common: Anteater Scales, Pangolin Scales

Latin: Squama Manitis Pentadactylis

Actions:

  • Remove Blood stasis, unblock channels: specific for Zheng Jia, amenorrhea due to blood stasis; e.g. E Zhu, San Leng, Xia Ku Cao
  • Reduce swelling and promote discharge of pus: toxic-heat cause abscess; e.g. with Zao Jiao Ci
  • Promote lactation: insufficient lactation due to Qi and Blood stasis; e.g. with Wang Bu Liu Xing

Dosage:

  • 3-9g

Contraindications:

  • During pregnancy should be prohibited