Centipede
Scolopendra
Wu Gong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm; toxic

Part(s) used

Dried body

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To calm, lower blood pressure, extinguish wind and check tetany, resolve toxin and dissipate binds, free network vessels and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Acute fright wind, chronic fright wind, tetanus, spasm, convulsion, toxin swelling of sores and open sores, scrofula with ulceration, intractable headache with pulling sensation, wind-damp impediment pain, hypertension.