Herbs that Regulate the Qi
Wu Yao 乌药
Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae Lindera Root
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Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Regulate the Qi
- Temperature
- Warm
- Nature & Flavour
- Spicy, Warm
- Channels Entered
- BL, KI, LU, SP
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae
- Chinese
- 乌药
- Tone Marks
- wū yào
Chinese Herb Actions
- Moves Qi and Relieves Pain Relieves cold and pain in the chest, abdomen, epigastric region and hypochondriac region. Also treats abdominal distension, bulging disorders and menstrual pain.
- Warms the Kidneys, Disperses Cold Treats urinary frequency or incontinence along with possible weak low back with cold and soreness, pale complexion, fatigue, spermatorrhea, and profuse vaginal discharge that is clear.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use on patients with Qi and/or Blood deficiency or Interior Heat
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- Overdose should be avoided along with long term use
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.
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Chinese Herbs Books & References
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