Category
cool Blood / stop Bleeding / invigorate Blood
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Liver
Dosage
6–10 g
Functions
cools the blood and stops bleeding invigorates the blood and dispels stasis (charred to stop bleeding, raw to move)
Indications
bleeding from heat: blood in stool/urine, uterine bleeding, nosebleed blood-stasis amenorrhea and pain
Contraindications
⚠️ no blood heat or stasis; caution in pregnancy
Notes
charred form stops bleeding; raw form moves blood
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.