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Home ->
Single Herb Library -> Kai Qiao Yao -> an xi xiang |
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| Pin-yin: |
an xi xiang |
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| English name: |
Benzoin |
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| Where grown: |
Southeast Asia and south China. |
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| Source: |
Dried resin of Styrax benzoin Dryand. |
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| Ingredients: |
Benzoic acid |
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| Pharmacological effect: |
Steamed vapor of the herb can stimulate respiratory tract and increase its secretion. Can be used for treatment of bronchitis to dispel phlegm. Can also be used as an antiseptic. |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, bitter, neutral |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, heart |
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| Function: |
Opens orifices, dispels filth, warms kidney and promotes movement of qi. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For sudden loss of consciousness, pain in the heart and chest, postpartum blood stasis, children's abdominal pain, convulsions, traumatic injuries, ulcers and filthy wounds. |
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| Cautions: |
Use with caution for yin deficiency with strong fire signs. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
0.6~1.5g. Generally in pills and powders. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry place. |
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