Serpent-Head
Channa Argus Argus
Wu Li

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Meat or whole fish

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To supplement spleen and fortify stomach, disinhibit water and disperse edema.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, edema in pregnancy, damp impediment, beriberi, postpartum scant milk, habitual abortion, tuberculosis and vacuity, distention fullness in stomach duct, intestinal wind, bleeding from hemorrhoids, scab and lichen.