qi cao

Name: qi cao
Creator: Bencao Index

Slightly toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About qi cao

Qi Cao is the larva of a scarab beetle. It is salty in flavour and slightly warm, entering the Liver channel alone.

Names

Pinyin	qi cao

Classification

Channels: Liver
Flavour: Salty
Temperature: Slightly Warm

Actions and indications

Invigorates Blood, breaks up stasis, disperses clumps, reduces swelling and relieves pain

Pain from injury or Blood stagnation, including bruising
Chronic amenorrhea and abdominal masses from Blood stasis
Chest pain from stasis
Wasting from Blood disorders
Abdominal distension
Gout
Tetanus

Resolves Fire toxin and reduces swelling

Pharyngitis and throat Bi
Corneal nebula
Erysipelas, carbuncles, sores, boils and hemorrhoids

Promotes lactation

Insufficient breast milk

Dosage

Age	Raw	Granule	Tincture	Concentrate	Frequency
Any	2-5 g	—	—	—	—

Cautions

pregnancy Do not use in pregnancy; Blood-breaking insect medicinals are traditionally avoided
contraindication Weak or debilitated patients, who cannot bear so strong a stasis breaker
caution Slightly toxic and strongly Blood-breaking; only small measured amounts under a qualified practitioner

Interactions

Drug interactions

Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines: a precaution given its strong Blood-breaking action; no clinical interaction has been shown

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