Rat Snake, Wū Shāo Shé, 乌梢蛇, Zaocys dhumnades

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For: Skin rash • Chronic ulcers • Facial paralysis • Joint stiffness • Joint Pain • Muscle paralysis • Hemiplegia • Tetanus• Seizures • Convulsions • Itchy uticaria • Eczema
Attributes: anticonvulsant • anticoagulant • analgesic • sedative • antipruritic
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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Wind Damp Cold 
English: Rat Snake    Pinyin:  Wu Shao She      Pharmaceutical: Zaocys   
Organs: Liver • Spleen      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Sweet • Salty      Toxicity: Non-toxic  
Patterns: Wind predominant Bi syndrome • Skin numbness or rash • Spasms, tremors or seizures • Wind stroke facial paralysis • Wind stroke hemiplegia 
Actions:  Strong unblocking of channels • Expel wind • Alleviate pain
Indications: Skin rash • Facial paralysis • Chronic Wind Bi pain • Joint stiffness • Joint Pain • Seizures • Muscle weakness and cramping • Tetanus • Hemiplegia • Epilepsy
Contraindications: Yin deficiency heat • Blood deficiency wind
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 12g • 2g to 3g as powder          Guidelines
Parts Used: Dried internal organs       Notable for: Wind Bi • Unblock channels • Like Bai Hua She but non-toxic
Other: Pain blocker (Bi syndrome) • Substitute for Bai Hua She (less potent but nontoxic)
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Formulas with Wu Shao She
Wu She San • San Wei Wu She San

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Pharma Drugs:Anticoagulant drugs • Anticonvulsant drugs

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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