Description

Properties:
salty, bitter, neutral, slightly toxic

channels entered:
liver, bladder

actions & indications:
breaks up and drives out blood stasis and reduces immobile masses: for amenorrhea and immobile abdominal masses due to blood stasis, as well as traumatic injury.

Cautions:
contraindicated during pregnancy, and in cases of blood deficiency or weakness without stasis.

Dosage:
1.5 – 3 Grams. This substance istoxic and should be not be used often. Before using in pills or powders, it should be toasted yellow.

Major known ingredients:
hirudin, heparin

this statement has not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Unless used under instructions by a licensed herbalist.

note: for optimal dosage, it is best to first consult with an herbalist before taking this product. Without the recommendation of an experienced herbalist, over-the-counter products may only treat the symptoms of what might be an underlying system imbalance (e.G. Yin excess, yang deficiency). For a more individualized treatment plan, we offer custom formulas through a consultation with our herbalist, frank lin, in person or over the phone.