Toad Venom(Chan su)

It is the white serous fluid from posterior auricular gland and cutaneous gland excreted by the toad of Bufo gargarizans Cantor or Bufo melaostictus Schneider,and can be dried after being processed.The toad can be caught in summer and autumn.After washing the surface of toad,squeeze the posterior auricular gland and cutaneous gland,fill the serous fluid into a porcelain(avoid contacting with iron implement),it can be stored after having been dried in the sunshine.When applying ,place the crushed blocks of medicinal in alcohol or fresh milk to be dissolved,dried in the air or in the sunshine.

Medicinal Properties:Pungent warm and toxic.

Meridian Tropism:heart meridian.

Medicinal Efficacies:Clear away toxin,relieve pain;enliven and induce resuscitation.

Usage and Dosage: 0.015~0.03g,it is ground into fine powder and taken in pill or powder.Its amount should be proper for external application.