Ma Qian Zi

Other Names : Strychnos nux-vomica, 马钱子, Semen Strychni, Nux-Vomica Seeds, Prepared Vomit Nut, Horse Money Seeds

Special Precautions of Ma Qian Zi

• See Precautions Strychnine Tree
• Contraindicated for children.
• Contraindicated during pregnancy and breast feeding.
• Contraindicated for weakness.
• Contraindicated for those with Heat conditions.
• Contraindicated for those with hypertension.
• Contraindicated for those with severe Liver and Kidney lesions.
• Contraindicated for those with cerebral or medullar hyperactivity.
• Contraindicated for those with paralysis with contractions or spasms.
• This substance causes tissue irritation in acute conditions.
• Use extreme caution for internal use.
• Use caution externally as the toxin is absorbed through the skin.
• Overdoses with as little as 50mg presents with crawling sensation in neck area, difficulty swallowing and irritability.
• The unprepared form should never be used.
• Do not use long term.

Health Benefits and Uses of Ma Qian Zi

Only External Application !! Unblocks the channels and collaterals, disperses clumps, cools Blood Heat to reduce swelling and alleviates pain :

• Abscess, sores and Yin type ulcers
• Swelling and pain due to trauma
• Very stubborn Wind-Damp Bi with pain, paresthesias, numbness and spasms
• Tumors
• Phlegm-Damp Obstructs Heart
• Liver and Kidney Deficiencies
• Wind-Cold-Damp Bi
• Liver and Gallbladder Qi Stagnation
• Stomach Qi Stagnation