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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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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

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

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