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.

Jiu Xiang Chu

九香虫 Jiu Xiang Chu

Aspongopus

Nature

温

Taste

咸

📍

Meridians

肝 · 脾 · 肾

💊 Actions

Warms yang and stops abdominal pain; for cold hernia and mild sexual weakness.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in large doses for those with fire from yin deficiency and high blood pressure.

📖 Usage & Dosage

3-6 grams.

🏠 Perfumed Insect

A real insect collected in autumn; an unusual item in Chinese medicine.