Mitten Crab Chelae
Carapax Eriocheir Sinensis
Xie Ke

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Salty; cold

Part(s) used

Shell

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To stanch bleeding and dissipate stasis, resolve toxin and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Blood amassment yellowing, blood stasis, flooding and spotting, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, galloping gan of teeth and gum, poisonous insect stings.