INDIVIDUAL HERBS
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Tabanus |
| Common English: | Tabanus Horse Fly Gadfly |
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
Bitter |
Slightly Cold (Cool) Toxic (Slightly Toxic) |
Liver |
1-3g Powder: 0.3-0.6g |
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Breaks up Blood Stasis, reduces abdominal masses and unblocks the Blood vessels |
Amenorrhea, abdominal masses or retained lochia from Blood Stasis |
Dispels Stasis, heals injuries and stops pain |
Traumatic injury |
CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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INCOMPATIBILITIES |
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Hirudo |
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata |
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata or |
Amenorrhea from Blood Stasis. |
Amenorrhea or retained lochia. |
Trauma-related injury. |
Hirudo |
Rx. Rehmanniae |
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Resolves severe Blood Stasis with mania, and abdominal masses or severe Blood accumulation following trauma. |
Irregular menstruation. Postpartum bleeding and pain. |
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- This herb treats uterine fibroids.
- Ancient formulas frequently used this herb, but now it is rarely used.
- It very rapidly breaks up Blood Stasis and strongly and rapidly travels through the channels and collaterals to reach otherwise difficult areas to access. Its action is relatively short lived.
- Both Meng Chong and Hirudo Shui Zhi enter the Blood level of the Liver to strongly break up Blood Stasis and accumulation. Shui Zhi is neutral, gradual, stable and consistent. Meng Chong is slightly cold and somewhat toxic. It sudden and strong. but short-lived.
- Meng Chong. Eupolyphaga Tu Bie Chong and Hirudo Shui Zhi Are all very strong substances to break open severe Blood Stasis. They can easily injure Qi if not used properly. When necessary, tonic herbs should be used to prevent damage. Meng Chong is the strongest, followed by Shui Zhi and then Tu Bie Chong.
- Baked Tabanus Bei Meng Chong is less toxic and has a less objectionable taste and odor.