Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Mo Yao 沒藥 Myrrh |
| Grown | Africa and west Asia. |
| Source | Resin of Commiphora myrrha ENGIER. |
| Ingredients | Lupeone, 3-epi-?-Amyrin, ?-Amyrone |
| Pharma Effect | |
| Properties | Bitter, neutral |
| Channels | Heart, liver, spleen |
| Function | Dispels blood stasis, reduces swelling and relieves pain. |
| Clinic Usage | For traumatic injuries, knife wounds, pain in abdomen and sinews and bones, immobile abdominal masses, amenorrhea, carbuncles, swellings, hemorrhoids and blurred vision. |
| Cautions | If use with Gummi Olibanum(ru xiang), dosage for both needs to be reduced. |
| Dosage | 3~10g. Proper amount for external use. |
| Storage | Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Seal the wood or place it in bags. Proper amount for external use. |
