Hedgehog Skin

Ci Wei Pi

Name

Ci Wei Pi (Hedgehog Skin)

Property

Bitter, astringent, neutral; stomach, large intestine and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Direct qi downward to alleviate pain, cool blood and stop bleeding.

Indications

Regurgitation and vomiting, abdominal pain, hernia, anus fistula, spermatorrhea.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 3~10 g, or grind into powder, 1.5~3 g or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.