Tan Xiang

Botanical Name: Santali Albi Lignum

Tan Xiang

Category: Regulate the Qi

Taste: Acrid, Aromatic

Temperature: Warm

Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen

Dosage: 2-5g

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.