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Erinacei Pellis
Hedgehog’s pelt
刺猬皮 〔刺猬皮〕 cì wèi pí
Kingdom: Animal
Origin in unofficial sources: Erinaceus europaeus L.; Hemiechinus dauuricus Sundevall
Use: Medicinal
Category: Blood-stanching agents / Astringent blood-stanching agents
Properties: Bitter; balanced.
Channel entry: Stomach, large intestine, and kidney channels.*
Actions and indications: Stanches bleeding with astringency; secures essence and reduces urine. Treats bloody stool; bleeding
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (3–9g) or use in powder preparations (1.5–3g at a time). Topical: Grind to a powder and sprinkle on the affected area or apply mixed.
Quality: Large pelts scraped clean of flesh and with neat prickles are the best.
Production area: Erinaceus europaeus (the common European hedgehog): Manchuria, northern, eastern, and central regions including Sìchuān. Hemiechinus dauuricus: western Jílín and eastern Inner Mongolia to as far south as Héběi.
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