Golden iron lock (Psammosilene tunicoides)

金铁锁jīn tiě suǒJintiesuo

Psammosilene tunicoides · Plant

Caryophyllaceae, standing in for Psammosilene tunicoides
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Indications

The catalogue records no caution for this entry. That is not evidence that it is safe.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Golden iron lock for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Bleeding Due To External InjuryKnocks & FallsStomachacheWelling Abscess & BoilWind-damp Pain

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Golden iron lock does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Disperse Welling Abscess & Expel PusDissipate Stasis & Settle PainStanch Bleeding