蚕沙·Faeces Bombycis
Silkworm Feces
Can Sha (蚕沙) is the dropping of the silkworm, recorded as Faeces Bombycis. It is sweet and acrid in flavour, warm in temperature, and enters the Liver, Spleen and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.
| Pinyin | can sha |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 蚕沙 |
| Latin Name | Faeces Bombycis |
| English Name | Silkworm Feces |
| Japanese | sansha |
| Korean | jamsa |
Wind-Damp with pain in the extremities
han fang ji + yi yi ren + lian qiao
Wind-Damp Bi; Damp-Heat Bi
wu zhu yu + huang qin + mu gua
Damp causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping of the calves
lu dou + ming fan
Traumatic injury, applied topically as a paste made with vinegar
Accumulated Damp causing headache
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 4.5-18g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 4.5-18 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |