Gekko gecko   蛤 蚧 Gé jiè          
Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 to 60 cm. Most geckos cannot blink, but they often lick their eyes to keep them clean and moist. They have a fixed lens within each iris that enlarges in darkness to let in more light.
Nature- slightly warm   FLAVOR: Salted
FUNCTIONS
1. Calm down asthma, assist Yang.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. Asthma, shortness of breath, discharge of blood from mouth, impotence.[1]
PREPARATIONS:  Dry body 3-6 g.[1]
References
[1] A Complete English Dictionary of Medicinal Terms in Chinese Acupuncture and Herbalism 1981- Henry Lu Chinese Foundations of Natural Health- The Academy of Oriental Heritage, Vancouver, Canada.
Images
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