Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Shui Zhi 水蛭 Leech
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried body of Hirudo nipponia Whitman.
Ingredients	Protein, Hirudin
Pharma Effect	Can be used as an anti-hemagglutinin.
Properties	Bitter, salty, neutral, slightly toxic
Channels	Liver
Function	Breaks up and dispels blood stasis.
Clinic Usage	For blood stagnancy, amenorrhea, mass in the abdomen and traumatic injuries.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Dosage	3~6g. To take in powders, 0.3~0.5g per dose.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.