Cicada Molting (ChanTui)
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Sweet,Salty,Slightly Cold
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Lung,Liver
【ACTIONS】
Disperses Wind and clears Heat;
Vents rashes and relieves itching;
Clears the eyes and removes superficial visual obstruction;
Stops spasms and extinguishes Liver Wind
【Indications/Syndromes】
External Wind-Heat especially with loss of voice and a swollen, sore throat;
Early stage measles with incomplete expression of the rash;
Eye problems due to Wind-Heat such as red, painful, swollen eyes or blurry vision;
Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiencies with Liver Yang Rising;
Childhood fevers in which Liver Wind causes convulsions, delirium, spasms, terror, tetanus, insomnia or nightmares
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Use caution for those with Exterior Deficiency.
Use caution during pregnancy.
Use caution for those with Qi and/or Yin Deficiencies.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
This herb potentiates the sedative effect of sedatives such as, antihistamines, narcotic analgesics, barbiturates benzodiazepines and others and reduces the effect of caffeine.