Single Herb Glossary
Wǔ Líng Zhī 五靈脂
| Pharmaceutical name | Trogopterori Faeces flying squirrel feces, pteropus "fat of the five spirits" |
| Category | Invigorate Blood |
| Key Properties | Invigorates the Blood Stops Pain |
| Properties | Bitter Sweet Warm |
| Tropism | LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Disperses blood stasis and alleviates pain (Gynecology/abdominal) 2) Transforms stasis and stops bleeding (Pu Huang Dui Yao) 3) Used for Childhood Nutritional Impairmnt w/ focal distn |
| Dosages | 3-9g. Place in separate cotton bag before decocting. |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Pregnancy or patients with Blood Def or no Blood stasis |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Urea, uric acid, vitamin A |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and dermatophytes • Antispasmodic: marked effect to relieve spasms and cramps of smooth muscle |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • This herb antagonizes or is antagonized by Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) |
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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.