Category
Invigorate the Blood
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Cyathulae Radix
English Name
Dosage
4.5-9g
Entering Channels
KD
Flavor
bitter
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated during pregnancy or in those with excessive menstruation.
Actions & Indications:
- Invigorates the blood and unblocks the menses: for blood stasis leading to dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea, as well as for pain due to trauma.
- Expels wind, drains dampness: for wind-dampness, especially of the lower back, and atrophy and spasms of the lower extremities. Also for painful urinary dribbling.
