Chen Xiang (Aloeswood, Aquilaria)

Herb 2 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

KI, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin:

Lignum Aquilariae Agallochae

Chinese:

沉香

Tone Marks:

chén xiāng

Translation:

Sinking Fragrance

Chinese Herb 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.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Allergic reactions are possible. Side effects of overdose include nausea, borborygmus, and diarrhea.
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Chinese Herb 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)
  Category: Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
• Hei Xi Dan (Lead Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Rescue Devastated Yang
• Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
• Nuan Gan Jian (Warm the Liver Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
• Si Mo Tang (Four Milled Herb Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
• Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices
• Zi Xue Dan (Purple Snow Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices