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牛鼻

Name

Niu Bi (Ox snout)

  1. Niu Bi
  2. Nasus Bovis seu Bubali
  3. Ox snout

The Effect of 牛鼻

Property

Sweet, neutral; lung, liver and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Promote the secretion of saliva, relieve cough, promote the secretion of milk.

Indications

Cough, diabetes, oligogalactia, facial paralysis.

Dosage and Administrations

Cook it for eating, or pounded into powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it for applying on the affected area.