Zhi Chuan Wu
製川烏 zhì chuān wū, "[Si]chuan raven head"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid , Bitter		Dosage: 1.5-4.5g; should be boiled for 30-60 minutes befor

	Cautions: Contraindicated in patients with yin deficiency, yang excess, heat disorders, or during pregnancy. See Toxicity. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Spleen , Liver
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Consists of dry, full heavy, and solid main roots, without a hollow center.
	Reference Source: "Extension of the Materia Medica" by Zhang Zhong-Jing, c1,100's Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (2) wū tóu tāng (Aconite Decoction) xiǎo huó luò dān (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)