Chuan Shan Jia
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Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: pangolin scales, anteater scales
Pharmacuetical Name: Squama Manis
Properties: salty, cool
Temperature: cool
Channels: ST, LV
Flavors: salty
Special Properties:
circulates blood, clears damp, disperses wind, reduces swelling, promotes lactation, alleviates bi syndrome
Actions / Indications:
- Removes blood stasis; unblocks menses (blood stasis
induced amenorrhea, abdominal masses, wind-damp bi)
- Promotes lactation (insufficient lactation due to
blood stasis)
- Reduces swelling; resolves discharge of pus (abcess,
boils before ulceration, toxic swellings of all kinds; phlegm nodules,
scrofula; topical or internal use)
- (cc: pregnancy)
- (cc: ulcerated sores)
Special Notes:
- Generally unavailable, since anteaters are endangered.
- Pharmacologically, Chuan Shan Jia is an immunostimulant, had anti-inflammatory properties, and prolonged bleeding time in mice.
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