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
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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
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Dosage:
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Contraindications:
- During pregnancy should be prohibited
