Ogong
Centipede (toxic) · Scolopendra
한글 오공 · Pinyin Wu Gong
蜈蚣
Properties 性味
- Taste & nature
- Acrid · warm
- Channels entered
- Liver
- Actions
- Extinguishes wind and stops severe spasm, unblocks the collaterals for obstinate pain and paralysis
- Typical dose
- 1–3 g (1–2 pieces)
- Caution
- Toxic; strict dosing; avoid in pregnancy