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Elephant's hide
象皮 〔象皮〕xiàng pí
Latin pharmacognostic name: Elephantis Corium
Kingdom: Animal
Origin (other sources): Elephas maximus L.; Elephas africanus Blumenbach
Use: Medicinal
Category: External-use agents / Toxin-drawing, putridity-transforming, and flesh-engendering agents
Properties: Sweet and salty; warm; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: Bladder channel.*
Indications:
Stanches bleeding, engenders flesh, and heals sores.
bleeding due to injury and open sores; any open sores that fail to heal.
Dosage & Method: Topical: Apply as a powder or as a paste.
Warnings: Elephants are now protected species, so this product's use is strictly forbidden. This item is included only for information purposes.
Quality: Thick skin in large pieces is the best.
Product Area: Africa, India, Thailand.
See also: Xiàng yá (象牙 Elephantis Dens, ivory)
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