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Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Panthera tigris L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Salty; warm; nontoxic.^✽

Channel entry: Liver and kidney channels.✽

Actions and indications: Supplements qì and blood, and strengthens the bones and the sinews.* Treats paralysis due to wind stroke; hypertonicity of sinew and bone due to contraction of wind; numbness and tingling of the limbs; difficulty bending and stretching.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Melt in double boiler with yellow wine and mix with decoction of other agents (3–6g) or use in pills.

Warnings: Contraindicated in blood vacuity fire.

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