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About Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Chinese Medicinal Herbs are categorized according to their channels

Chinese Medicinal Herbs that are categorized according to their properties

Chinese Medicinal Herbs are listed in alphabetical order:

A B C D E F G H I,J,K L M N,O P Q,R S T U,V,W,X,Y,Z

Storax (Suhexiang)

Pharmaceutical Name : Styrax

Botanical Name : Liquidambar orientalis Mill.

Common Name : Storax

Source of Earliest Record : Mingyi Bielu

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The resin, or balsam, from the trunk or bark is collected in autumn.

Properties & Taste : Pungent and warm

Meridians: Heart and spleen

Functions:
1. To open the orifices and clear the mind;
2. To stop pain

Indications & Combinations:

1. Sudden coma caused by qi stagnation or unconsciousness due to windstroke. Storax (Suhexiang) is used with Musk (Shexiang), Cloves (Dingxiang) and Benzoin (Anxixiang) in the formula Suhexiang Wan.

2. Stifling sensation and pain in the chest. Storax (Suhexiang) is used with Borneol (Bingpian), Sandalwood (Tanxiang) and Cloves (Dingxiang) in formulas such as Guanxin Suhexiang Wan and Su Bing Diwan.

Dosage: 0.3-1 g (in pill form)


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