Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Chen Xiang 沉香 Aloeswood, aquilaria
Grown	In Guangdong, Guangxi, and Taiwan.
Source	The wooden core of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg and its family.
Ingredients	A. agallocha, Agarospirol
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, bitter, slightly warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach, kidney
Function	Promotes qi, warms middle burner, directs negative qi down, calms wheezing,
Clinic Usage	For vomiting, dry heaves, pain in the heart or abdomen, stagnant qi in the large intestine, deficient cold in waist and knees, and distended chest and diaphragm with a sensation of fullness.
Cautions	For the acrid and warm nature of the herb, it stimulates heat. Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency and excessive heat.
Dosage	1.5~4.5g. Add to decoction before finishing
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container.