Hai Ma (Sea Horse)
Latin Name: Hippocampus
Properties: sweet, salty, warm
Actions: invogorates blood, tonifies and warms vital functions of liver and kidney
Medical Indications: asthma, arthritis, abdominal pain, impotence, incontinence, insomnia caused by deficiency, throat infections, skin diseases
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy or in cases of Yin deficiency with high heat
Caution: large dosage or long term usage can be toxic to kidneys
Dosage: 3 to 9 grams
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