Ru Xiang

Herbs that move the blood

 

 

Channels: HT, LIV, SP

Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm

English Translation: Fragrant Milk

Common: Frankincense Resin

Latin: Resina Olibani

Actions:

  • Remove blood stasis and alleviate pain: use for various blood stasis with pain, such as abdominal pain, traumatic injury, carbuncles; e.g. with Mo Yao, Yan Hu Suo
  • Relax the sinews and invigorate the Channels: painful Bi syndrome, paralysis; e.g. Qing Huo, Du Huo, Sang Zhi, Qin Jiao

Dosage:

  • 3-9g

Contraindications:

  • During pregnancy should be prohibited