Single Herbs

Category	Wen Li Yao 溫里藥
Sub Category
Name	Hui Xiang 茴香 Aniseed
Grown	South China.
Source	The dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Ingredients	Methylchavicol, Anisic acid, Methylisoeugnol, ?-,?-Pinene, ?-Myrcene, ?-Phellandrene, cis-Anethole, Stearic acid, Behenic acid
Pharma Effect	In animal experiments, it has an enhancing effect to dihydrostreptomycin in treatment of induced tuberculosis.
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Kidney, spleen, liver, stomach
Function	Dries kidney, warms stomach, expels cold, alleviates pain, warms upper umbilical region, and nourishes the gate of life.
Clinic Usage	For peri-umbilical colic, kidney cold, lower abdominal pain, regulates middle, stops vomiting, counteracts effects of beriberi, neutralizes venom of snake bites, and alleviates indigestion. It is aromatic and strengthens stomach.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs.
Dosage	3~8g. Use proper amount for external application.
Storage	Tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place.