Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Lou Gu

蝼蛄 Lou Gu

Gryllotalpa

Nature

寒

Taste

咸

📍

Meridians

膀胱 · 大肠

💊 Actions

Strongly promotes water drainage (historically) for stubborn edema.

Contraindications

Historically/pharmacopoeially rare; practically abandoned.

📖 Usage & Dosage

Historical use.

🏠 Earth Moth

An archival insect; mentioned for reference only.