Pegasus, Sea Moth, Hai E 海蛾
Seamoth, Dragon Fish
Hai E; Hai Ma Que (“Sea Sparrow”) (TCM)
Sea Moth (Pegasus laternarius)
(Adam 2016)
Zoological name:
Pegasus laternarius
Other species are also used.
Parts used:
Whole dried animal
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sweet, Salty (Some sources say Cold)
Uses:
1. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:
–a seminal and male sex tonic
–strengthens the Bones and Lower Back
–used for Diarrhea with deficiency
2. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
–Phlegm-Cough, Bronchitis, especially in Children
–Childhood Asthma with excess Phlegm
3. Clears Phlegm, Resolves Knots and Nodules:
–Scrofula, Lymphadenitis
–Goiter, Thyroid swellings and tumors
–Phlegm Swellings
4. Resists Poison:
–Measles
–post-Measles Diarrhea
5. Moves the Blood, Resolves Stasis:
–Blood stasis especially with Yang Deficiency and Phlegm Masses
Dose:
Decoction: 10–15 grams
Powder: 1–4 grams
Preparation:
It is washed in fresh water and sun-dried.
Main Combinations:
Major Formulas:
Cautions:
None noted
