Chinese Herbs: Shi Chang Pu (Sweetflag Rhizome), Rhizoma Acori Graminei

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Herb 5 of 6 in Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices

Channels:

HT, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Slightly Warm, Aromatic

Latin:

Rhizoma Acori Graminei

Chinese:

石菖蒲

Tone Marks:

shí chāng pú

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Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decoction to Separate the Clear)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan (Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
Lian Po Yin (Coptis and Magnolia Bark Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Egg Case Powder)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Decoction)
Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.