| Pin-yin: |
chen xiang |
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| English name: |
Aloeswood, aquilaria |
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| Where grown: |
In Guangdong, Guangxi, and Taiwan. |
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| Source: |
The wooden core of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg and its family. |
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| Ingredients: |
A. agallocha, Agarospirol |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, bitter, slightly warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, stomach, kidney |
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| Function: |
Promotes qi, warms middle burner, directs negative qi down, calms wheezing, |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For vomiting, dry heaves, pain in the heart or abdomen, stagnant qi in the large intestine, deficient cold in waist and knees, and distended chest and diaphragm with a sensation of fullness. |
| Cautions: |
For the acrid and warm nature of the herb, it stimulates heat. Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency and excessive heat. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
1.5~4.5g. Add to decoction before finishing |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container. |
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