Hai Piao Xiao
Cuttlebone | 海螵蛸
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SKU C5550
Ingredient: Cuttlebone (hai piao xiao) (Sepiae Os).
| Mandarin: 海螵蛸 Pin-Yin: Hai Piao Xiao English: Cuttlefish Bone Korean: 해표초 Romaji: Kaihyosho Kanji: 海螵蛸 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Sepiae Endoconcha
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Salty, astringent, slightly warm
Channels Entered:
- Kidney, liver, stomach
Herb Actions:
- Aids in stopping bleeding
- Secures the essence and aids in stopping discharge
- Aids in harmonizing stomach acidity
- Alleviates pain
- Resolves dampness
- Promotes healing
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with bleeding disorders with much heat
- Not recommended for use in combination with the Zhi Fu Zi and Bai Ji
Commonly Found In:
- None found