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Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Agkistrodon acutus (Günther) *

Use: Medicinal

Category: Wind-damp–dispelling agents / Wind-cold-damp–dispelling agents

Properties: Sweet, salty; warm; toxic

Channel entry: Liver channel.

Actions and indications:

• Dispels wind, frees the network vessels, and attacks toxin: Wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; numbness and tingling; paralysis; itchy skin.
• Settles fright and relieves tetany: Lockjaw; fright wind.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct 3–10g, or 1–1.5g as a powder. Can also be used in medicinal wine.

Warnings: Use with care in yīn vacuity and blood dryness and blood vacuity engendering wind.

See: Bái huā shé (白花蛇 Bungarus seu Agkistrodon , krait/agkistrodon)

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