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Sal Ammoniacus

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Name

Nao Sha (Sal Ammoniac)

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The Effect of Sal Ammoniacus

Property

Salty, bitter, pungent, warm, toxic; liver, spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Remove stagnation, dissipate nodulation, remove slough.

Indications

Sores and boils, abdominal mass, nebula, pterygium, nasal polyp.

Dosage and Administrations

It is made into medicine preparation mostly. Proper dosage is for external application. Smash it when using.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people without excessive pathogen.