Single Herb Glossary
Rǔ Xiāng 乳香
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| Pharmaceutical name | Olibanum Frankincense, gum olibanum, mastic "milk fragrance" |
| Category | Invigorate Blood |
| Key Properties | Invigorates the Blood Promotes movement of Qi, Stops pain Generates flesh |
| Properties | Acrid Bitter Warm |
| Tropism | HT, LV, SP |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Invigorate Blood and Promotes Movement of Qi (trauma, sores) 2) Relaxes Sinews, Invigorates Channels, and Alleviates Pain 3) Reduce Swell & Generates Flesh (Topically for wound/sores) |
| Dosages | 3-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Absence of stasis, or during pregnancy Caution with weak stomachs Should not be used long term. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | α-boswellic acid, β-boswellic acid, olibanoresene, arabic acid, bassorin, pinene, dipentene, α-phellandrene, β-phellandrene |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Analgesic: demonstrated marked analgesic effect in humans and in laboratory animals |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Su He Xiang Wan (delete She Xiang, Zhu Sha, An Xi Xiang) (Liquid Styrax Pill) 蘇合香丸（減麝香，硃砂，安息香） Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan (Wonderfully Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals) 活絡效靈丹 Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction) 蠲痺湯 Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Immortals Formula for Sustaining Life) 仙方活命飲 Xiao Huo Luo Dan (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill) 小活絡丹 (小活络丹) |
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.