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Prawn Shell

Name

Dui Xia Ke (Prawn Shell)

  1. 对虾壳
  2. 海虾壳
  3. Dui Xia Ke
  4. 海蝦殼
  5. 對蝦殼

The Effect of Prawn Shell

Property

Sweet, salt, cold.

Actions

Induce tranquilization and relieve itching.

Indications

Neurasthenia, scabies, favus of the scalp.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.