E Zhu

Herbs that move the blood

 

 

Channels: LIV, SP

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Warm

Common: Zedoary Rhizome

Latin: Rhizoma Curcumae Zedoariae

Actions:

  • Promote blood and Qi stasis and alleviate pain: this herb can strongly remove Blood stasis, use for various blood stasis, such as gynecologic diseases, Zheng Jia, nodular, goiter, abdominal pain; e.g. with San Leng, Dan Shen.
  • Expel digestive; abdominal distention, fullness, pain; e.g. with San Leng, Mu Xiang, Shan Zha, Zhi Shi

Dosage:

  • 3-9g. Fry with vinegar to enhance its promote Blood circulation effective

Contraindications:

  • During pregnancy should be prohibited