Octopus

Name

Zhang Yu (Octopus)

The Effect of Octopus

Property

Sweet, salt, cold; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify blood, promote lactation, remove toxicity, promote tissue regernation.

Indications

Unhealing ulcer, hypogalactia, unsmooth menstruation due to blood deficiency.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or 150 g of the fresh. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of medical history of urticaria.