Snake bites according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat snake bites
Why might Realgar (Xiong Huang) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Realgar's page.
Realgar is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Stomach, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears toxicity and kill parasites. Relieves itching. Heals snakebites and ulcerations. Dries Dampness. Treats malarial conditions.
Why might Flying Squirrel Faeces (Wu Ling Zhi) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Flying Squirrel Faeces's page.
Flying Squirrel Faeces is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Disperses congealed Blood in the lower abdomen and uterus and relieves pain. Promotes childhood nutrition with Cold Stagnation and focal abdominal swelling.
Why might Stinging Nettle Leaf (Xun Ma) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Stinging Nettle Leaf's page.
Stinging Nettle Leaves is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears the meridians and expel wind-dampness. Smooth digestion and kills parasites.
Why might Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash (Liang Mian Zhen) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash's page.
Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Stomach and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Promotes the flow of Qi to relieve pain. Activates Blood to eliminate Blood stasis. Dispels Wind and clears Meridians. Dispels toxicity and reduces swelling.
Why might Thunder God Vine (Lei Gong Teng) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Thunder God Vine's page.
Thunder God Vines is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Dispels Wind and Dampness. Strongly clears Heat and resolves toxicity. Reduces swellings and stops pain. Kills parasites and bugs. Stops itching.
Other symptoms often associated with snake bites
Sores Carbuncles Eczema Boils Dysentery Insect bites Abscesses Abcesses Sore throat Swollen throat