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Cutis Agkistrodontis Brevicaudi

蝮蛇皮
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Name

Fu She Pi (Skin of brevicaude pit viper)

  1. 蝮蛇皮
  2. Fu She Pi
  3. Skin of brevicaude pit viper 

The Effect of Cutis Agkistrodontis Brevicaudi

Property

Sweet, salt, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Expel wind, and relieve itching, remove toxicity.

Indications

Skin itch, sores and boils, scabies, tinea, necrosis.

Dosage and Administrations

Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into powder for applying ont the affected area.