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Alligatoris Squama

Alligator scales

鼍甲 〔鼉甲〕 tuó jiǎ

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Alligator sinensis Fauvel

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid; warm; toxic.

Actions and indications: Expels stasis, disperses accumulation, and kills worms. Treats concretions, conglomerations, accumulations, and gatherings; flooding and spotting and vaginal discharge; scab (jiè) and malign sores (è chuāng).

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