| Pin-yin: |
tan xiang |
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| English name: |
Heartwood of sandalwood, santalum |
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| Where grown: |
In east India, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan. |
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| Source: |
The wooden core of Santalum album L. |
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| Ingredients: |
ß-Sitosterol, Tannin |
| Pharmacological effect: |
The essential oil of the herb has an antiviral effect. |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, stomach, heart, lung |
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| Function: |
Adjusts middle, regulates qi, transforms phlegm and promotes urination. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For stagnant qi in chest and abdomen, pain, hiccough, dry heaves, vomiting, a stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, gonorrhea. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
2~5g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dark, tightly sealed container. |
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