Single Herb Glossary
É Zhú 莪朮
| Pharmaceutical name | Curcumae Rhizoma curcuma rhizome |
| Category | Invigorate Blood |
| Key Properties | Promote movement of blood and qi, breaks up accumulations, reduces food stagnation |
| Properties | Bitter, Acrid Warm |
| Tropism | LV, SP |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Breaks up Blood Stasis, Promotes movement of Qi, & Alleviates Pain 2) Dissolves Accumulations & Alleviates Pain (DuiYao with SanLeng) |
| Dosages | 3-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Pregnancy, in those with excessive menstruation or in deficiency patients |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Zederone, zedoarone, furanodine, curzerene, furanodienone, isofuranodienone, curzerenone, epicurzerenone, curdione, curcolone, curcumenol, procurcumenol, isocurmenol, curcumol, curcumadiol, curcumin |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antineoplastic: intraperitoneal injection of 100% E Zhu solution showed satisfactory results in treatment of sarcoma and cervical carcinoma in mice • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect on S.aureus, β-hemolytic streptococcus, E. coli, Salmonella typhi, and Vibrio cholerae • Hematological: essential oil prolongs aggregation of platelets and prevents formation of thrombi |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs: herb has antiplatelet action, should be used with caution in patients who take anticoagulant or antiplatelet med ications; may potentiate effect of drugs such as warfarin |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Guo Qi Yin (Delayed Menstruation Decoction) 過期飲 San Zhong Kui Jian Tang (Decoction to Disperse Swelling and Ulcerate What is Hard) 散腫潰堅湯 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.