Wu+Gong+(Centipede)

[[image:Wu_Gong.jpg width="114" height="433" align="right"]]Wu Gong (Centipede)
Category: Herbs that Subdue Liver Yang & Extinguish Wind Nature : Warm, toxic Flavors: 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; convulsion due to tetanus 2. **Stubborn pounding headache** or bi syndrome due to Qi & Blood stagnation 3. Carbuncle, & **lumps** due to stagnation of **toxin**

Dosage: 1-3g., 0.6-1g. in powder form

Contra: Do not use in pregnancy