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理气药 · Qi-regulating

Aucklandia root mù xiāng · 木香

Aucklandia lappa

Nature and flavour. Pungent, bitter, warm; Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine and Gallbladder systems.

The classical herb for moving stagnant Qi in the digestive tract.

性味归经。辛、苦,温;归脾、胃、大肠、胆经。

经典中用于行肠胃气滞的要药。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Mild in reported use. Contains a volatile oil; the concentrated oil is not for internal use. Classical tradition advises caution where there is yin deficiency with heat.

文献记载中作用平和。含挥发油,精油不可内服。传统认为阴虚有热者慎用。

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