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Tian Luo

田螺
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Name

Tian Luo (River Snail)

  1. 田螺
  2. River Snail
  3. Viviparus seu Cipangopaludinae

The Effect of Tian Luo

Property

Sweet, cold, salt; liver, spleen and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and induce diuresis, relieve thrist and remove toxicity.

Indications

Diabetes, edema, jaundice, barbiers, haemorrhoid, scabies, swelling and pain of eyes, stranguria.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

Do not take too much.