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  Herb 3 of 6 in Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
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Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Neutral Latin:
Semen Raphani Sativi |
Actions
- Reduces Food Stagnation, Reduces Distension
Treats indigestion with fullness and distention, belching, acid reflux with a rotten smell, abdominal pain and diarrhea
- Descends Qi, Reduces Phlegm
Treats chronic cough and wheeze with phlegm
Contraindications and Cautions
- Use with caution long term
- Do not use in cases without Food Stagnation or with Qi or Blood Deficiency
- Use with caution in cases of nausea
- Do Not use with Ren Shen, it antagonizes the tonic effect.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 6-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 4.5-9 grams in decoction after crushed (Bensky)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi