蝦

Name

Xia (Shrimp)

The Effect of 蝦

Property

Sweet, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify the kidney and strengthen yang, promote lactation and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, impotence, ecthyma, erysipelas, hypogalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct in water or cook it for eating. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.