Wu Gong (piece), 1lb

Extinguishes wind, stops convulsions, resolves toxicity, alleviates pain

Wu Gong (Centipede)

Wu Gong is the dried body of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans. It is a potent wind-extinguishing and tremor-stopping substance in TCM.

Actions & Indications:

Extinguishes Wind and stops spasms and convulsions

• Liver Wind with acute and chronic childhood convulsions, opisthotonis, lockjaw, and seizures
• Facial paralysis due to Wind

Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, relieves abdominal masses and dissipates nodules

• Toxic nodules including sores, scrofula, carbuncles and neck lumps Chuang Yung (topical)
• Cancer
• Snake bite

Unblocks the collaterals and stops pain

• Stubborn headaches, including migraines
• Bi pain

Common Uses: Convulsions, seizures, facial paralysis, tetanus, severe headaches, sores, carbuncles, and venomous snake bites.

Properties: Pungent; warm. Toxic. Enters the Liver channel.

Note: Toxic substance. Use with caution and under professional guidance only.