Su He Xiang
| Su He Xiang in TCM:Explore the properties of Su He Xiang according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: styrax, storesin
Pharmaceutical Name: Styrax
Properties: acrid, warm
Temperature: warm
Channels: SP, HT
Flavors: salty, pungent
Special Properties:
disperses cold, eliminates toxins, resolves phlegm, alleviates bi syndrome
Actions / Indications:
- Opens the orifices, revives spirit (cold
closed disorder: phlegm blockage of orifices; appropriate for
all stroke victims with sudden unconsciousness, epidemic toxic diseases)
- Disperse Turbidity, Relieves Pain (stifling sensations,
qi/blood/cold or phelgm stagnation, coldness, fullness, cold and pain
in the chest and abdomen, chest bi, modern use for coronary disease,
angina pectoris)
- (cc: pregnancy)
- (cc: high fever and coma (with heat))
Special Notes:
- Su He Xiang and She Xiang are similar
in that they both open orifice and awaken spirit. Su He Xiang is weaker
to open orifice and is primarily used for cold type bi zheng. She Xiang
is stronger to open orifice and is appropriate for both cold and hot
type bi.
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