五靈脂 · Wu Ling Zhi
Blood-activating herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, and relieves pain.
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| Latin Name | Faeces Trogopterori |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 五靈脂 · Wu Ling Zhi |
| Medicinal Part | Zoological substances |
| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
| Botanical Origin | The dried faeces of Trogopterus xanthipes Milne-Edwards (Petauristidae). |
| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Sweet; Warm |
| Channels Entered | Liver, Spleen |
Wu Ling Zhi (Flying Squirrel Feces) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hebei, Shanxi and Yunnan.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Sweet; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen
Identification & Quality Standard
Faeces Trogopterori
Botanical Origin
The dried faeces of Trogopterus xanthipes Milne-Edwards (Petauristidae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hebei, Shanxi and Yunnan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is dry, brownish-black, and free of sand and hair.
Elongated or irregular pellets, 0.5~1.5cm long; externally brownish-black or greyish-brown, rough; light; slightly fishy odor.
Bitter, Sweet; WarmLiverSpleen
Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, and relieves pain. Apply to amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, chest and abdominal stasis pain, and postpartum lochia retention.
In the Chinese materia medica, Wu Ling Zhi is classified among the Blood-activating herbs. It appears in 4 classical formulas in our library.
Formulas containing Wu Ling Zhi are traditionally used for:
Hypochondriac DistensionAbdominal PainBloatingEmotional DepressionDysmenorrheaIrregular MenstruationCold LimbsJoint DiscomfortMuscular StiffnessLow Back PainNumbness in LimbsNeck Pain
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Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
