Category
Invigorate the Blood
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Myrrha
English Name
Dosage
3-9g
Entering Channels
HT
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 in the absence of stasis, or during pregnancy.
- Use with caution in those with weak stomachs.
- Should not be used long term.
Actions & Indications:
- Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain: for problems due to blood stasis, including pain from trauma, sores, carbuncles, swellings, fixed abdominal masses, painful obstruction, chest pain, abdominal pain, and amenorrhea.
- Promotes healing: used topically to promote the healing of chronic non-healing sores.
