Pipefish (HAI LONG)-Solenognathus hardwickii

Pipefish (HAI LONG)

Solenognathus hardwickii (Gray.) (Fam. Syngnathidae)

Pharmaceutical Name:

Hailong

Latin Name:

Solenognathus hardwickii (Gray.), Syngnathoides biaculeatus (Fam. Syngnathidae)

Common Name:

Pipefish

Part Used:

Dried body

Hailong is produced in Guangdong and Shandong provinces. It is cut into segments or broken into pieces, and stir-baked with wine for use.

Properties Taste & Meridians:

Sweet in flavor, warm in property, acts on the Kidney channel.

Functions:

Warms Kidney Yang, resolves masses to reduce swelling.

Indications & Combinations:

1. For impotence and seminal emission.

2. For masses in the abdomen and scrofula, it is used with Fructus Zizyphi Zizyphi Jujubae (Da Zao).

3. For traumatic injuries and carbuncles and boils.

Dosage and administration:

3–9 g, decocted in water for internal use. Proper amount for external use.

Precautions:

It is contraindicated in patients with flaring of the Fire due to Yin Deficiency.