Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Hou Po 厚樸 Magnolia bark
Grown	In central and south China.
Source	The dried bark of Magnolia officinalis Rehd. et Wils and its family.
Ingredients	Magnolol, Honokiol
Pharma Effect	1) Cardiovascular effect: the herb dilates blood vessels and prevents assembling of thrombocytes. 2) Has an antiviral and anti-inflammatory effect.
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach, lung, large intestine
Function	Warms middle, directs qi downward, dissipates fullness, dries dampness, eliminates blood stasis, dissipates accumulation and strengthens gastrointestinal system.
Clinic Usage	For distended, painful chest and abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea and wheezing.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of deficient qi in spleen and stomach, loose stools, or during pregnancy.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container. Avoid dampness.