雄蠶蛾

Xiong Can E

Xiong Can E2

Name

Xiong Can E (Male silkworm moth)

Property

Salty, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Reinforce the liver and kidney, secure essence and tonify yang.

Indications

Impotence, spermatorrhea, urine with blood, gonorrhea, traumatic injury, ulcer and scald.

Dosage and administration

Take the powder, 1.5~5g, or made into pill. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire.