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Silkworm

Silkworm is listed in the traditional category “Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors.” Source-described actions include Extinguishes Wind and s tops spasms and convulsions; Dispels Wind, disperses Wind-Heat and stops itching and pain; Transforms Phlegm, softens hardness, eliminates toxins and d issipates nodules. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
Nature
Neutral / (Warm) / (Slightly Toxic)
Flavor
Acrid, Salty
Channels
Liver, Lung

Source reference: American Dragon · ( Bai) Jiang Can

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