Ovum Zaocydis

Name

Wu She Luan (Garter snake egg)

1. 乌蛇卵
2. Wu She Luan
3. 烏蛇卵
4. Garter snake egg

The Effect of Ovum Zaocydis

Property

Sweet, salt, neutral; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Expel wind and induce astringency.

Indications

Leprosy, rectocele, chronic dysentery, scabies, tinea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct in water, or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.