Qi Cao

蛴螬

Name

Qi Cao (White Grub)

Property

Salty, slightly warm, slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Break blood and remove stasis, dissipate masses and relieve swelling.

Indications

Erysipelas, sores and boils, anal fistula, amenorrhea, chest pain due to stasis, traumatic injury, emaciation due to blood disorder, thin and weak with abdominal distension.

Dosage and administration

Take the powder, 2~5 g, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people.