Huo Xiang (Patchouli) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Huo Xiang
English Name: Patchouli

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Aromatically transforms turbid dampness - abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting.
  • Harmonizes middle burner, stops vomiting due to dampness.
  • Releases the exterior (wind-damp-cold, summer heat), stomach flu.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 4.5-9g (do not cook more than 15 minutes)

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb

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  • Bao Ji Wan

    Formula Functions...  

    Empirical formula for food poisioning.  Also useful for overeating, excessive drinking - over indulgence in general.  Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, belching, reflux, nausea, vomiting, aversion to food, possibly diarrhea.


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  • Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan

    Formula Functions...  

    Fever w/chills, chest oppression, abdominal pain, nausea, possibly vomiting and/or diarrhea, loss of taste, headache.

    The Pulse will be soggy and moderate and the Tongue will have a white greasy coating.


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  • Te Xiao Bi Min Gan Wan

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  • Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan

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