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Yao Dao
Sang Piao Xiao (Yan)

Sang Piao Xiao (Yan)

Ootheca Mantidis (cum aqua salina tost.)桑螵蛸
Nature
Neutral
Flavours
Salty, Sweet
Meridians
Kidney, Liver
Class
Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao)
Dosage
3–10 g

Actions / Functions

  • Sang Piao Xiao (Yan Zhi): this preparation guides Sang Piao Xiao’s action to the Kidney, in order to better retain the Jing and control the urine
  • Consolidates the Kidney
  • Contains the urine
  • Consolidates Jing
  • Stops leucorrhoeas