Pangolin scales (Chuanshanjia)
Manis pentadactyla L. (Fam. Manidae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Squama Manitis
Zoological Name: Manis
pentadactyla L. (Fam.
Manidae)
Common Name: Anteater scales, Pangolin
scales
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong
Bencao Jing.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The anteater scales are removed, cleaned and dried in the
sun.
Properties & Taste: Salty and
slightly cold.
Meridians: Liver and stomach.
Functions: 1. To invigorate blood and
promote menstruation; 2. To promote lactation; 3. To reduce swelling and dispel
pus.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Amenorrhea caused by blood stagnation.
Pangolin scales (Chuanshanjia) is used with Chinese angelica root (Danggui),
Chuanxiong rhizome (Chuanxiong) and Safflower (Honghua).
2. Postpartum insufficient lactation.
Pangolin scales (Chuanshanjia) is used with Vaccaria seed (Wangbuliuxing),
Ricepaper pith (Tongcao) and Chinese angelica root (Danggui).
3. Beginning of carbuncles and swelling
manifested as red, hot, painful swollen skin. Pangolin scales
(Chuanshanjia) is used with Honeylocust thorn (Zaojiaoci), Tendrilled
fritillary bulb (Chuanbeimu), Frankincense (Ruxiang), Myrrh (Moyao), Red peony
(Chishao) and Honeysuckle flower (Jinyinhua).
4. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested
as joint pain and motor impairment. Pangolin scales (Chuanshanjia) is used
with Chuanxiong rhizome (Chuanxiong), Notopterygium root (Qianghuo), Pubescent
angelica root (Duhuo) and Ledebouriella (Fangfeng).
Dosage: 3-10 g decocted, or ground into
powder for an oral dose, 1–1.5 g each time.
Cautions & Contraindications:
Pangolin scales (Chuanshanjia) should be used cautiously in sores that have
already ulcerated. This substance is contraindicated during pregnancy.
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