qi cao

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

Pinyinqi 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

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any2-5 g————

Cautions

Interactions

Drug interactions