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蝮蛇皮

蝮蛇皮
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Name

Fu She Pi (Skin of brevicaude pit viper)

  1. Fu She Pi
  2. Cutis Agkistrodontis Brevicaudi
  3. Skin of brevicaude pit viper 

The Effect of 蝮蛇皮

Property

Sweet, salt, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Expel wind, and relieve itching, remove toxicity.

Indications

Skin itch, sores and boils, scabies, tinea, necrosis.

Dosage and Administrations

Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into powder for applying ont the affected area.