Hai Piao Xiao

Sepiae seu Sepiellae Os

Properties: SALTY, ASTRINGENT - WARM
Dosage: 4.5-12g.
Meridian: KIDNEY, LIVER, STOMACH

-stop bleeding – uterine bleeding with vaginal discharge
-kidney deficiency –nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, leucorrhea
-harmonize stomach – epigastric pain, acid reflux
-resolve dampness, promote healing – topically rashes, ulcers
-deficiency diarrhea – pain near navel, diarrhea/dysentry

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press