Ye Ming Sha (Bat Feces), Excrementum Vespertilionis Murini

"The Liver opens into the Eyes"

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Herb 12 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Ye Ming Sha (Excrementum Vespertilionis Murini)

Channels:

LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Cool

Latin:

Excrementum Vespertilionis Murini

Chinese:

夜明砂

Tone Marks:

yè míng shā

Translation:

Night Brightness Sand

Actions

Clears Heat in the Liver Channel and Improves Vision
For night blindness, cataracts, and superficial visual obstruction.
Treats childhood malnutrition.

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Traditional sources say this substance is not to be used with Radix Cynanchi Baiwei (Bai Wei).

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-9 grams.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bu Dai Wan (Cloth Sack Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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