Category
Regulate the Qi
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Arecae Pericarpium
English Name
Dosage
4.5-9g
Entering Channels
LI
Flavor
acrid
Temperature
slightly warm
Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Caution
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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:
- Use with caution during pregnancy.
- Allergic reactions have been reported including urticaria, severe abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
- "Forbidden in those with distention due to xu, because it can drain true qi".
Actions & Indications:
- Drives qi downward and eases the middle: for patterns of dampness or other processes obstructing themiddle and leading to qi stagnation with such signs as epigastric and abdominal distention, focal distention anda stifling sensation, and belching with acid regurgitation. Especially useful when these disorders areaccompanied by incomplete and irregular bowel movements.
- Promotes urination and reduces edema: for abdominal distention accompanied by edema, especially superficial edema, or the symptoms of food stagnation. Also used for damp leg qi.
