Name
Ci Wei Pi (Hedgehog Skin)
Property
Bitter, astringent, neutral; stomach, large intestine and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Direct qi downward to alleviate pain, cool blood and stop bleeding.
Indications
Regurgitation and vomiting, abdominal pain, hernia, anus fistula, spermatorrhea.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 3~10 g, or grind into powder, 1.5~3 g or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cations
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.