Pangolin
scales (Chuanshanjia)
Pharmaceutical Name : Squama Manitis
Zoological Name : Manis pentadactyla L.
Common Name : Anteater scales, Pangolin
scales
Source of Earliest Record : Shennong Bencao
Jing
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The anteater scales are removed,
cleaned and dried in the sun.
Properties & Taste: Salty and slightly
cold
Meridians: Liver and stomach
Functions:
1. To invigorate blood and promote menstruation;
2. To promote lactation;
3. To reduce swelling and dispel pus
Indications & Combinations:
1. Amenorrhea caused by blood stagnation.
Pangolin scales (Chuanshanjia) is used with
Chinese angelica root (Danggui), Chuanxiong
rhizome (Chuanxiong) and Safflower (Honghua).
2. Postpartum insufficient lactation. Pangolin
scales (Chuanshanjia) is used with Vaccaria
seed (Wangbuliuxing), Ricepaper pith (Tongcao)
and Chinese angelica root (Danggui).
3. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested
as joint pain and motor impairment. Pangolin
scales (Chuanshanjia) is used with Chuanxiong
rhizome (Chuanxiong), Notopterygium root (Qianghuo),
Pubescent angelica root (Duhuo) and Ledebouriella
(Fangfeng).
4. Beginning of carbuncles and swelling manifested
as red, hot, painful swollen skin. Pangolin
scales (Chuanshanjia) is used with Honeylocust
thorn (Zaojiaoci), Tendrilled fritillary bulb
(Chuanbeimu), Frankincense (Ruxiang), Myrrh
(Moyao), Red peony (Chishao) and Honeysuckle
flower (Jinyinhua).
Dosage: 3-10 g
Cautions & Contraindications: Pangolin
scales (Chuanshanjia) should be used cautiously
in sores that have already ulcerated. This
substance is contraindicated during pregnancy.
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