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Shui Zhi / Leech
Shui Zhi
Taste: Salty, Bitter • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Regulate Blood • Sub Category: Invigorate Blood

Dosage

1.5-3g, should be toasted yellow before using in pill or powder, do not use often - toxic

Actions

Breaks up & drives out blood stasis & reduces immobile masses: for amenorrhea & immobile abdominal masses due to blood stasis, as well as traumatic injury.

Meridians

Liver, Bladder

Cautions

Contraindicated during pregnancy, & in cases of blood deficiency or weakness without stasis. Slightly toxic.