Meng Chong (tabanus, gadfly)

Herb 16 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Channels:

Liver

Properties:

Bitter, Cool, Slightly Toxic

Latin:

Tabanus

Tone Marks:

méng chóng

Chinese Herb Actions

• Breaks Blood Stagnation, moves the Blood, unblocks the menses
  For traumatic injury, irregualr menstruation, amenorrhea, retention of the lochia, and abdominal masses.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has been shown to cause teratogenic (birth defects) effects.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

Chinese Herb Dosage

• 1 to 1.5 grams in decoction, 0.3 grams in powder (Chen)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan (Rhubarb and Eupolyphaga Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis