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Hai Piao Xiao / Cuttlefish Bone
Hai Piao Xiao
Taste: Salty, Astringent • Temperature: Slightly Warm • Category: Stabilize & Bind; Astringent • Sub Category:

Dosage

4.5-12g

Actions

1. Stops bleeding & vaginal discharge: for uterine bleeding & vaginal discharge. Can be used for problems with various causes depending on the other herbs in the prescription. Especially useful for bleeding in deficiency patterns. Also used typically as a powder to stop bleeding due to traumatic injury.

2. Retains the essence: for nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, or vaginal discharge due to Kidney deficiency.

3. Controls acidity & alleviates pain: used to harmonize Stomach acidity where the symptoms are stomach or epigastric pain, distasteful belching, or acid regurgitation.

4. Resolves dampness & promotes healing: used topically in powdered form for chronic, nonhealing skin ulcers or damp rashes of long duration.

5. Stops diarrhea: for chronic diarrhea or dysenteric disorders assoicated with deficiency, with pain in the region of the navel.

Meridians

Kidney, Liver, Stomach

Cautions

If used too long, can lead to constipation. May antagonize fu zi & bai ji.