Chinese Herbs: Chuan Shan Jia (Anteater Scales, Pangolin Scales), Squama Manitis Pentadactylis

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Chuan Shan Jia (Squama Manitis Pentadactylis)

Channels:

LIV, ST

Properties:

Salty, Cool

Latin:

Squama Manitis Pentadactylis

Chinese:

穿山甲

Tone Marks:

chuān shān jiă

Translation:

Penetrate Mountain Scales

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health By Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
Formulas that Invigorate the Blood in the Treatment of Traumatic Injury
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Sublime Formula for Sustaining Life)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.