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Hai Ma

Hai Ma
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Name

Hai Ma (Sea Horse)

  1. 海馬
  2. 海马
  3. Sea Horse
  4. Hippocampus

The Effect of Hai Ma

Property

Sweet, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify kidney and strengthen yang, regulate qi and invigorate blood.

Indications

Impotence, dystocia, sores and boils, enuresis, abdominal mass, virtual Asthma.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g or pound into powder, 1~1.5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire and it is contraindicated to pregnant women.