Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Jiang Xiang 降香 Dalbergia heartwood
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried heartwood of Dalbergia odorifera T. Chen.
Ingredients	Dalbergin, Nordalbergin
Pharma Effect	This herb has anti-coagulant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also increase the blood flow of coronary artery and regulate heartbeats.
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Heart, liver
Function	Invigorates blood, disperses blood stasis, stops bleeding and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For chest and rib cage pain and traumatic injuries. It can also dispel turbidity and treat coronary heart disease.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with strong fire signs and bleeding due to heat in the blood but without stasis.
Dosage	3~6g. To take in powders, 1~2g per dose.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.