Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Ci Wei Pi - 刺猬皮 - Corneum Erinacei

Pharmaceutical Latin: Corium Erinacei
Common English: Hedgedog Skin

Category

Herbs That Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter Neutral Stomach
Large Intestine
3-5g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Removes Wind and disperses Cold

Functional uterine bleeding, Hematochezia, Hemorrhoids, Intestinal hemorrhage, Red dysentery

Promotes the movement of Qi and controls pain

Stomach ache, regurgitation, vomiting,

Fortifies Jing and controls urination

Removes Phlegm

Mastitis

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.