Xiang Ru (Aromatic Madder, Elsholtzia)
Herb 13 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Channels:
LU, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Aromatic, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Herba Elsholtziae
Chinese:
香薷
Tone Marks:
xiāng rú
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Chinese Herb Actions
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Expels Summerheat From the Exterior and Dampness From the Interior
For exterior disorders in the summer or dampness with chills, fever, headache, lack of sweat, diarrhea, and body ache. - Promotes Urination
For edema and dysuria, especially during an exterior disorder.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Contraindicated for exterior deficiency syndrome with sweating. Add Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis (huang qin) or Rhizoma Coptidis (huang lian) to reduce tendency of this herb to cause vomiting, or take at a cool temperature.
Herb-Drug Interactions
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Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-9 grams. Cook 10-15 minutes for exterior condition, cook longer for edema and make into a concentrated decoction.
- Part used: whole herb.
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
- Xiang Ru San (Elsholtzia Powder)
Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
