Wu Yao (Lindera Root)

Herb 15 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

BL, KI, LU, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

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 Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use on patients with Qi and/or Blood deficiency or Interior Heat

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Overdose should be avoided along with long term use
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decoction to Separate the Clear)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
• 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
• Suo Quan Wan (Shut the Sluice Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
• Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Top Quality Lindera Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
• Tu Si Zi Wan (Cuscuta Seed Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang