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  Herb 20 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
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Properties:
Sweet, Salty, Neutral Translation:
Black Striped Snake |
Actions
- Dispels Wind, Opens the Channels, Stops Convulsions
For convulsions, Bi Zheng, and post stroke deviation of the face, muscle paralysis, and hemiplegia
Contraindications and Cautions
- None noted
- Traditionally, contact with metal was avoided
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- Reactions noted due to overdose are muscle stiffness, diminished physical activity, and respiratory depression.
Dosage
- 5-10 grams in decoction, 2-3 grams in powder (Chen)
- 4.5-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi