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.)

Hong Niang Zi - 红娘子 - Huechys

Pharmaceutical Latin: Huechys
Common English: Red Cicada
Red Lady Bug

Category

Herbs that Regulate the Blood: Herbs that Invigorate the Blood

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter Neutral 9-15g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Disperses stagnant Blood, regulates menstruation and removes toxin

Abdominal mass, Amenorrhea, Blood Stagnation, Furuncle (topical), Lumbago, Rabies, Scrofula (internal and topical)

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

  1. This substance is seldom used.

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