Category
Invigorate the Blood
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Vaccariae Semen
English Name
Dosage
4.5-9g
Entering Channels
LV
Flavor
bitter
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Contraindicated
Image
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.
Actions & Indications:
- Promotes the movement of blood and invigorates the channels: in the upper part of the body this herb promotes lactation, and in the lower part it unblocks menstruation. For sufficient lactation or amenorrhea due to blood stasis.
- Reduces swelling: for painful swellings, especially of the breast or testicles.
