Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Ge Jie 蛤蚧 Gecko
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried body of Gekko gecko Linnaeus.
Ingredients
Pharma Effect
Properties	Salty, neutral
Channels	Lung, kidney
Function	Nourishes lung, moistens kidney, tones essence, elevates yang, calms wheezing and alleviates coughing.
Clinic Usage	For internal injury due to overstrain, consumptive lung disease, blood expectoration, impotence, weakening due to long lasting illness, neurasthenia and frequent urination.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of wind cold or coughing, wheezing due to excessive heat.
Dosage	3~6g. Generally in pill form or soaked in wine.
Storage	Keep tightly sealed in a wooden box. Mix with xanthoxylon seeds in storage. Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from worm infestation.