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Penaeus seu Panulirus

Prawn

海虾 〔海蝦〕 hǎi xiā

Alternate English names: sea prawn

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Penaeus orientalis Kishinouye; Panulirus; Panulirus ornatus (Frabicius)

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet and salty; warm.

Channel entry: Spleen, liver, and kidney channels.*

Actions and indications: Supplements the kidney and invigorates yáng; opens the stomach (increases the appetite) and transforms phlegm.

Notes: Hǎi xiā 海虾 includes 对虾, regular prawn, and 龙虾, crawfish.

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