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寄居蟹

寄居蟹
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Name

Ji Ju Xie (Soldier crab)

  1. Ji Ju Xie
  2. Soldier crab
  3. Hermit Crab

The Effect of 寄居蟹

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.