Latin Name: Eupolyphaga Seu Steleophaga

Properties: salty, cold, slightly toxic

Actions: breaks blood stasis, connects tendons, fuses bones

Medical Indications: blood stasis, amenorrhea, abdominal masses, postpartum abdominal pain, bone fractures, torn ligaments and tendons, contusions, lacerations, fractures

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy or in weak patients

Dosage: 4 to 12 grams

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