The efficacy and function of skink

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal materials in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as skink. So before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and function of skink are?

【Alias】 Four-legged snake, grass dragon

[Source] Living or dried whole body of the bronze skink Sphenomorphus indicus (Gray) of the Skink family or other species of the same genus. It can be caught in spring, summer and autumn, and sun-dried or oven-dried.

【Nature and flavor】Salty, cold.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and swelling, antispasmodic and wind-relieving. Used for lymph node tuberculosis, breast cancer, lung abscess, epilepsy, rheumatic skin itching and sores.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 qian. As powder or ointment.

【Remarks】 (1) The same genus as the flower lizard Sphenomorphus maculatus (Blyth). It is also used for medicinal purposes.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Ben Jing"

Based on the above description of skinks, it can be seen that skinks have many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for them. The pharmacological effects of skinks can be used to treat corresponding diseases.