Chan Chu
The Effect of Chan Chu
Property
Pungent, cool, toxic; heart, liver, spleen and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Eliminate abdominal mass, remove toxicity, induce diuresis and eliminate dampness, kill parasites and alleviate pain.
Indications
Scabies, abdominal mass, edema, infantile malnutrition, scrofula, chronic trachitis, tympanites, dorsal furuncle, charbuncle on the back, obstinate sore.
Dosage and Administrations
Pound the fresh for applying on the affected area. Decoct a toad in water for oral taking, or made into pills and powder.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of prostration and exterior heat.