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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Chen Xiang (Aloeswood, Aquilaria)

Herb 2 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Agallochae)

Channels:
KI, SP, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin Name:
Lignum Aquilariae Agallochae

Chen Xiang means "Sinking Fragrance"

Actions

Moves Qi and Relieves Pain
Treats pain in the chest, epigastric and abdominal region. Used for feelings of distension in the chest and abdomen especially for problems due to cold from deficiency and Blood Stagnation
Directs Rebellious Qi downward, warms the middle
Used for chronic nausea, vomiting, belching and wheezing due to cold and deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach.
Warms Kidneys to aid in Grasping Qi
Treat asthma and wheezing due to Kidneys not Grasping Qi. Especially in cases where inhalation is more difficult that exhalation. Also treats coldness, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees with a weak Kidney pulse, and spermatorrhea in men.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in Yin deficiency with Fire patients
Use with caution in cases of Sunken Qi or organ prolapse

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

Allergic reactions are possible. Side effects of overdose include nausea, borborygmus, and diarrhea.

Dosage

1-1.5 grams post decoction (Bensky)
1-1.5 grams post decoction (Chen)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Gun Tan Wan (Vaporize Phlegm Pill)
Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
Hei Xi Dan (Lead Special Pill)
Formulas that Rescue Devastated Yang
Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
Nuan Gan Jian (Warm the Liver Decoction)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Si Mo Tang (Four Milled Herb Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices
Zi Xue Dan (Purple Snow Special Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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