Hai Piao Xiao
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☯ TCM Properties
Restrains, holds in and stops bleeding; Secures Jing and stops discharge; Controls acidity and a lleviates pain; Resolves Dampness and p romotes healing (moves Blood)
Botanical Description
Hai Piao Xiao is the cuttlebone of cephalopod molluscs in the genera Sepia and Sepiella (family Sepiidae), and is therefore an animal- rather than plant-derived material. The cuttlebone is the internal calcareous skeleton of the cuttlefish: a buoyant, oval to elongate-elliptical structure 5 to 25 centimetres long, with a chalky-white dorsal surface and a finely layered, porous ventral surface composed of stacked aragonite chambers separated by thin organic membranes. After the animal is taken, the cuttlebone is removed, washed free of soft tissue, sun-dried, and may be pulverised for medicinal use. Source species inhabit shallow continental shelf waters of the East and South China Seas and adjoining temperate to tropical coasts.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-15g | Daily | — | — | — |
Cultural & Historical Context
Traditional American Uses
None Documented
Important Disclaimer
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