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In Chinese Medicine traumatic injuries can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat traumatic injuries as can be seen on Dragon's Blood's page.
Dragon's Blood is a Neutral herb that tastes Salty and Sweet. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Stops bleeding and promotes the healing of wounds Invigorates and removes Blood Stagnation. Alleviates pain.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat traumatic injuries as can be seen on Star Jasmine Stem's page.
Star Jasmine Stems is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Dispel Wind-Damp and removes obstruction from the Channels. Remove Blood-Heat and reduces swelling.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat traumatic injuries as can be seen on Japanese Teasel Root's page.
Japanese Teasel Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sour. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Assists in the healing of bones. Both stops bleeding and moves Blood. Calms the foetus.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat traumatic injuries as can be seen on Sanguisorba Root's page.
Sanguisorba Roots is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sour. It targets the Stomach, the Large intestine and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Reduces Heat in the Blood, drains Damp-Heat and stops bleeding. Stops diarrhea. Applied topically it reduces inflammation and aids in wound healing.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat traumatic injuries as can be seen on Myrrh's page.
Myrrh is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Moves Blood and relieves Stagnation and pain caused by Blood Stagnation. Assists in wound healing.
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