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The dried ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri (Apiaceae). Enters the Kidney channel. Pungent, bitter, and warm, it primarily used topically to dry dampness, kill parasites, and stop itching; internally it warms the Kidney and strengthens yang.
燥湿杀虫
内服煎服；外用煎汤熏洗
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
阴虚火旺者不宜内服。下焦湿热者不宜。
内服不宜过量，可致恶心呕吐。外用为主要用法，一般安全。
味苦，平。主妇人阴中肿痛，男子阴痿湿痒，除痹气，利关节，癫痫恶疮。久服轻身。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Shé Chuáng Zǐ 蛇床子 (Cnidium Seed) — Cnidii Fructus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/she-chuang-zi},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
蛇床子含蛇床子素（香豆素类）等，具有抗真菌、抗菌、抗过敏止痒及改善性功能作用。
She chuang zi contains osthole (coumarin); demonstrates antifungal, antibacterial, antipruritic, and sexual function-enhancing effects.
《中国药典》以蛇床子素为含量测定指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses osthole as assay marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.