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Ran She Dan

蚺蛇胆
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Name

Ran She Dan (Python gallbladder)

  1. 蚺蛇胆
  2. Python gallbladder
  3. 蚺蛇膽

The Effect of Ran She Dan

Property

Bitter, cold, toxic; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions

Dry dampness, kill parasites, improve eyesight, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.

Indications

malnutritional emactiation, epilepsy, abdominal pain caused by parasites, nebula, haemorrhoids.

Dosage and Administrations

It is pounded into powder and then melted in wine or water for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or puffing through nose.