Quan+Xie+(Scorpion,+Buthus)

[[image:quan_xie.jpg width="156" height="276" align="right"]]Quan Xie (Scorpion) ["Complete Scorpion"]
Category: Herbs that Subdue Liver Yang & Extinguish Wind Nature : Neutral, toxic Flavors: Salty & Acrid Channels: LR

Functions: Extinguish Liver wind; eliminate external wind to relieve convulsion; clear & dissipate stagnation of toxin; **remove obstruction form the channels & collaterals to relieve pain** Indications: 1.Acute & chronic infant convulsion; deviation of the mouth & eye in wind stroke due to stirring up of Liver wind; convulsion due to **tetanus [all wind tetany]** 2. Migraine, Headache or bi syndrome due to Qi & Blood stagnation **[stubborn migraine]** 3. Carbuncle, & lumps due to stagnation of toxin **[toxicity]** 4. **Very severe diseases** such as TB, cancer, etc.

Dosage: 2-5g., 0.6-1g. in powder form Contra: Blood deficiency wind, caution in pregnancy