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Soldier crab

寄居蟹
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Name

Ji Ju Xie (Soldier crab)

  1. 寄居蟹
  2. Ji Ju Xie
  3. Hermit Crab

The Effect of Soldier crab

Property

Sweet, slightly pungent, warm.

Actions

Activate blood, dissipate blood stasis, alleviate pain and resolve swelling.

Indications

Traumatic injury, abdominal pain caused by blood stasis, adenophyma.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded with vinegar for applying.