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Snail

蜗牛
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Name

Wo Niu (Snail)

  1. 蜗牛
  2. Wo Niu
  3. 蝸牛

The Effect of Snail

Property

Salt, cold, slightly toxic; bladder, large intestine and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.

Indications

Rectocele, sores and boils, diabetes, haemorrhoids, scrofula, pharyngitis, mumps, centipede bites, epilepsy caused by wind-heat.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

Avoid taking for a long time.