Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Mu Xiang 木香 Costus root, aucklandia
Grown	India and southwest China.
Source	The dried root of Saussurea lappa CLARKE.
Ingredients	Castunolide, Dehydrocostus lactone, Costene, ?-Elemene, ?-Selinene, Dihydrocostunolide, Saussurea lactone, Friedelin, terpenoids
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, bitter, warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach, large intestine, gallbladder
Function	Strengthens spleen, harmonizes stomach, spreads the liver qi, releases constraints, promotes movement of qi and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For distended, painful chest and abdomen, diarrhea, tenesmus, food stagnation due to indigestion and lack of appetite. Toast the herb to increase its absorbent properties and can be used for treatment of diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Cautions	Contraindicated for yin deficiency presenting red tongue.
Dosage	1.5~6g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container. Avoid dampness.