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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Tan Xiang (Sandalwood (Heartwood))

Herb 14 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:
LU, SP, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Aromatic

Latin Name:
Lignum Santali Albi

Actions

Moves Qi and Harmonize Stomach
Used for abdominal pain, epigastric pain, vomiting of clear fluids, poor appetite, hiccups, nausea in the chest and throat region, and belching.
Disperses Cold and Relieves Pain
Relieves constricting chest pain, angina, dyspnea, and feelings of chest oppression. Also treats cold and pain in the abdomen and epigastric region

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use on patients with Fire or Yin Deficiency Heat
Do not use during vomiting due to heat
Use with caution during pregnancy due to possible abortifacient effect

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

1-3 grams in decoction (Chen)
2-5 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Dan Shen Yin (Salvia Decoction)
Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices

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

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.