Properties: Bitter, astringent, neutral
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Stomach, Large Intestine and Kidney
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Cools Blood and stops bleeding
Hematochezia, red dysentery
Hemorrhoids, intestinal hemorrhage
Functional uterine bleeding
- Promotes the movement of Qi and controls pain
Stomach ache
Regurgitation, vomiting
- Fortifies Jing and controls urination
Spermatorrhea
Enuresis, frequent urination
- Removes Phlegm
Mastitis
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.
Cautions: It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
Notes:
Hedgehogs also have a unique ability to catch Gu and remove its malevolence (Wei Zhixiu, Qing Dynasty, in Wilcox, 2024).
Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
