The Efficacy and Functions of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Centipede
Disease description:
Yesterday, my grandma mentioned the health benefits of centipede, but I felt it sounded like a folk remedy and wasn't quite convinced. I'd like to ask: what are the medicinal effects and uses of centipede in traditional Chinese medicine?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Centipede, a traditional Chinese medicine, has effects and benefits such as calming liver wind to stop convulsions, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and promoting circulation of meridians. It is generally effective for conditions like limb stiffness, speech disorders, facial nerve paralysis, high fever in children, and spasms. In addition, it can also be used to treat bruises, abscesses, and provides analgesic effects. Patients are advised to use this herb under the guidance of a physician to avoid blind or inappropriate medication.
