Dung Beetle, Qiāng Láng, 蜣螂, Cartharsius

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutBotanyChinese MedicineCaution
Health Benefits
For: epilepsy, abdominal mass
Attributes: Purgative
Products (online examples)

 

Space

Space

Space

Space
Research (sample)
Articles:
  • Space: Link 
Constituents: 

Photos (Click to enlarge)
Fun Facts
Other Names:
Species

Space

Growth
TBD TBD
Scarabaeidae is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: USDA Zones:  

Native: 

Habitats: 

Category: Downward Draining 
English: Dung Beetle    Pinyin:  Qiang Lang      Pharmaceutical: Cartharsius  
Organs: Large Intestine • Liver      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Salty • Slightly toxic      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Blood Stagnation 
Actions:  Reduce toxicity, move Blood, calm Shen, relieve constipation
Indications: Abdominal mass, sores and boils, hemorrhoids, constipation, mania, epilepsy.
Contraindications: Pregnancy
Typical Dosage: 3g to 6g          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for:
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Qiang Lang
Bie Jia Jian Wan
Notes
This herb is not listed in Chen or Bensky books. Information found here are referenced from tcmwiki.com.

Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

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

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:

[3], [5], [8]

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. 

Go to Bibliography

0 Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *