Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Wu Yao 烏藥 Lindera root
Grown	In Zhejiang, Hunan, Anhui, Guangdong and Guangxi areas of China.
Source	The dried root of Lindera strychnifolia(Sieb. et Zucc.)F. Villars=Daphnidium strchnifolium Sieb. et Zucc.
Ingredients	Linderalactone, lsolinderoxide, Linderene, Neolinderalactone, lsogermafurene, Laurolitsine, sesquiterpenes
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on gastrointestinal system: the herb has a dual effect on the smooth muscle of stomach and intestine. It may either stimulate or constrain movement of stomach and intestines. 2) Has an antiviral effect. 3) Stops bleeding: the herb helps to conge
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Lung, spleen, kidney, bladder
Function	Promotes qi, alleviates pain, warms kidney and dispels cold.
Clinic Usage	For distended chest and abdomen caused by negative qi, food stagnation, nausea, regurgitation, vomiting, damp-cold hernia or beriberi, and frequent urination.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of qi deficiency and internal heat.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from worm infestation.