River Snail

田螺

Name

Tian Luo (River Snail)

Property

Sweet, cold, salt; liver, spleen and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and induce diuresis, relieve thrist and remove toxicity.

Indications

Diabetes, edema, jaundice, barbiers, haemorrhoid, scabies, swelling and pain of eyes, stranguria.

Dosage and administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cautions

Do not take too much.