Category
Invigorate the Blood
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Sparganii Rhizoma
English Name
Dosage
3-9g
Entering Channels
LV
Flavor
acrid
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Contraindicated
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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:
- Forcefully breaks up blood stasis, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain: for blood stasis patterns with amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, postpartum abdominal pain, and fixed abdominal masses.
- Dissolves accumulations: for severe abdominal pain and distension due to food stagnation and stagnant qi.
