Promotes the movement of blood and invigorates the
channels: in the upper part of the body this herb promotes
lactation, and in the lower part it unblocks menstruation.
For insufficient lactation or amenorrhea due to blood stasis.
Reduces swellings: for painful swellings, especially of the
breast or testicles.
Treatment Principles
Moves the Blood Opens the Channels Shrinks Swellings
Contraindication
Pregnancy.
Dosages
3-9g, dry-fried and crushed.
Meridians
LV, ST
Tom's Comment
Wang Bu Liu Xing is often substituted in southern China with an herb by the name of Mu Man Tou which has similar therapeutics
This is the seeds that we use to make ear seeds in acupuncture practice.