Category
Regulate the Qi
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Santali Albi Lignum
English Name
Dosage
2-5g
Entering Channels
LU
Flavor
acrid
Temperature
warm
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 when there is fire or significant yin xu.
Actions & Indications:
- Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain: for pain associated with stagnant qi in the chest and abdomen.
- Recently used in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
