Name
Ban Mao (Large Blister Beetle)
Property
Pungent, hot, strong toxic; liver, stomach and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Counteract toxic pathogen and dispel stasis.
Indications
External application for boils, facial paralysis, stubborn tinea, Chronic Tonsillitis, and oral administration is for scrofula.
Dosage and administration
0.03~0.06 g for pill or powder after processing. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder or soaked in wine or vinegar. For external application, it's not suitable for a large scale use when processed into plaster.
Cations
It is contraindicated to weak people and pregnant women. Because of its strong toxicity, it should be used cautiously when taken orally.