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Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Neutral
Latin Name:
Resina Myrrhae
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Actions
- Moves Blood, Breaks blood stasis, Relieves Pain
By breaking blood stasis it relieves pain in most conditions including painful trauma, contusions, sores, carbuncles, swellings, fixed abdominal masses, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and cramps, post partum pain and spotting, Bi Zheng, chest pain, abdominal pain, painful obstructions, epigastric pain, intestinal abscesses,
- Promotes Healing
Generates flesh and healing in skin lesions, ulcerations, chronic sores and non healing ulcers.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Do not use in cases with weak stomach, may induce vomiting or nausea
- Do not use long term
- Not for patients without stasis
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- Possible allergic reactions effect the skin
Dosage
- 3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
Combinations:
- Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
- Mo Yao (Resina Myrrhae)
- Ru Xiang (Resina Olibani)
- Zi Ran Tong (Pyritum)
Combined Indications:
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
References
Herbs
Formulas
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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