Qi She
蘄蛇 (蕲蛇) qí shé

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Dispel Wind-Damp (Bi )

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Sweet , Salty		Dosage: 3-9g decoctions; 1-1.5g pills/powders
	Toxic
	Cautions: Use with caution in those with Yin Deficiency and Dry Blood, or Wind from Blood Deficiency		Meridians: Liver
	Preparation: • Processed		Quality: Good quality - large (more than 100g) long snakes with unfragmented head and tail, and a clear pattern in the skin. The meat should be white.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Agkistrodon

Botanical: Agkistrodon Acutus

Japanese: kinda

Korean: kisa

Common: agkistrodon

Temperature: Warm

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