Zhe Chong
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Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: eupolyphaga
Pharmacuetical Name: Eupolyphaga
Properties: slightly toxic,
salty, cold
Temperature: cold
Channels: LV
Flavors: toxic, sweet, salty
Special Properties:
circulates blood
Actions / Indications:
- Connects sinews; Joins bones (contusions, lacerations,
torn tendons and ligaments, fractures, acute lumbar strain: internal
or external use)
- Breaks up and drives out blood stasis (fibroids,
palpable abdominal masses, tumors; amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal
pain, ectopic pregnancy)
- (cc: pregnancy contraindicated)
Special Notes:
- According to one source Zhe Chong can be used to treat one sided tongue stiffness and swelling due to toxic heat from scarlet fever and erysipelas. Combine 6g Zhe Chong with 3g salt, gargle before swallowing.
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