Xie Zhua

Name

Xie Zhua (Chelae of mitten crab)

The Effect of Xie Zhua

Property

Salt, cold; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Hasten child delivery, remove blood stasis, remove abdominal mass.

Indications

Abdominal mass, difficult labor, abdominal pain after delivery caused by blood stasis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.