Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2008-06-06 10:28.
Chinese Name:
Xiang FuEnglish Name:
Nut Grass RhizomeFunctions and Usage:
- Spreads and regulates the Qi, soothes the liver - hypochondriac pain, epigastric distention, disharmony between the liver and the spleen.
- Regulates menses, alleviates pain (by resolving liver qi stagnation) - dysmenorrhea, irregular menses.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 4.5-12g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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