JIANG CAN
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Bombyx Batryticatus

Nomenclature

JIANG CAN
殭蠶白
Bombyx Batryticatus
Other Names

Sick Silkworm''

Batryticatus


Properties:

Salty Acrid
Liver / LR Lung / LU


Dosage and Toxicity

3 – 10 gm
1 – 1.5 gm powdered


Functions

Extinguishes Wind, dispels phlegm and stops tremors and convulsions (Liver / LR / LV / LVwind with phlegm heat stagnation)
Dispels wind heat attacking the head and stops pain (headache, red eyes, sore and swollen throat, toothache)
Eliminates toxins and dissipates toxic phlegm heat nodules
Dispels wind and relieves itching (rash from internal wind)


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