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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

She Tui (Snake Skin Slough)

Herb 15 of 20 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:
LIV

Properties:
Sweet, Salty, Neutral

Latin Name:
Exuvia Serpentis

Actions

Dispels Wind and Stops Spasms
For seizures and convulsions in children. For skin rashes with itching due to wind heat.
Benefits the Eyes
For pterygium or corneal disorders (combine with Chan Tui)

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use during pregnancy

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

2-3 grams in decoction, 0.3-0.6 in powder (Chen)
1.5-3 grams in decoction (Bensky)

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

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.