Single Herbs

Category	Externals 外用藥
Sub Category
Name	Chan Su 蟾酥 Toad venom
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried skin glands secretion of Bufo bufo gargarizans Cantor.
Ingredients	Steroids, Cinobufagin, Cinobufotalin, Bufotalin, Bufalin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, warm, toxic
Channels	Heart
Function	Relieves toxicity, reduces edema, alleviates pain and strengthens heart.
Clinic Usage	For carbuncles or boils in the back, painful, swollen throat, toothache due to decayed tooth, weakness of heart and disease due to childhood deficiency in nutrition.
Cautions	Use with care during pregnancy.
Dosage	0.015~0.03g. Generally in powders or pills. Use proper amount externally.
Storage	Store in a dry place.