Medicinals

gé jiè / 蛤蚧 / 蛤蚧 / gecko;

Latin pharmacognostic name: Gecko

Alternate English names: tokay

Alternate Chinese names: 蚧蟹 jiè xiè; 蚧蛇 jiè shé; 大壁虎 dà bì hǔ

Origin: Animal

Use: medicinal

Category: Supplementing agents / Yáng-supplementing agents

Properties: Salty; balanced.

Channel entry: lung and kidney channels.

Indications:

Dosage & Method:

Oral: 3–9g in decoctions; use in pills and powders.

Warning:

Contraindicated in panting and cough due to externally contracted wind-cold.

Quality:

Undamaged, large, fat geckos with tails intact are the best.

Product Area:

Guǎngxī, Yúnnán.

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