| Pin-yin: |
feng xiang zhi |
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| English name: |
Sweetgum resin |
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| Where grown: |
Central and south China. |
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| Source: |
Dried halsamic resin obtained from Liquidambar formosana HANCE. |
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| Ingredients: |
Liguidambronic acid, forucosolic acid, Ambronic acid, Ambradiolic acid, Ambrolic acid, triterpenicb acid |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, slightly bitter, neutral |
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| Channels entered: |
Lungs, spleen |
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| Function: |
Nourishes blood, relieves pain, generates tissue and relieves toxicity. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For carbuncles, scabies and tooth ache. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
1.5~3g. Take in pills or powders. Proper amount for external use. |
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| Storage: |
Keep tightly sealed. Store in a dry place. |
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