Wu Shao She (Zaocys, Black Striped Snake)

Herb 20 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:

LIV, SP

Properties:

Sweet, Salty, Neutral

Latin:

Zaocys Dhumnades

Chinese:

乌梢蛇

Tone Marks:

wū shāo shé

Translation:

Black Striped Snake

Chinese Herb Actions

• Dispels Wind, Opens the Channels, Stops Convulsions
  For convulsions, Bi Zheng, and post stroke deviation of the face, muscle paralysis, and hemiplegia

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None noted
• Traditionally, contact with metal was avoided

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Reactions noted due to overdose are muscle stiffness, diminished physical activity, and respiratory depression.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 5-10 grams in decoction, 2-3 grams in powder (Chen)
• 4.5-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)