Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	A Wei 阿魏 Asafetida
Grown	Central Asia and west China.
Source	Gum-resin obtained from Ferula sinkiangensis K. M. Shen.
Ingredients
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Lungs, liver, kidneys
Function	Dispels food stagnancy, relieves distention and fullness, expels filth and kills parasites.
Clinic Usage	For accumulated, indigestive food, pain in heart and abdomen due to cold, alternating fever and chills, toothache and parasites.
Cautions	Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Dosage	1~1.5g. Generally used in powders, pills and for external use, in paste form.
Storage	Keep tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place.