Snake bites according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat snake bites
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.
Why might Swallow-Wort Root (Bai Wei) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Swallow-Wort Root's page.
Swallow-Wort Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Salty. It targets the Kidney, the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Cools the Blood and expels Deficient Heat. Clears Heat in the Blood by encouraging urination. Detoxifies when used either internally or externally.
Why might Cinnabar (Zhu Sha) help with snake bites?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat snake bites as can be seen on Cinnabar's page.
Cinnabar is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart.
Its main actions are: Calms the spirit and Heart. Stops convulsions. Clears Heat and toxins.
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 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.
Other symptoms often associated with snake bites
Sores Boils Carbuncles Abcesses Insect bites Eczema Vertigo Epilepsy Convulsions Insomnia