Medicinals

xiāng rú / 香薷 / 香薷 / mosla

Latin pharmacognostic name: Moslae Herba

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Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Exterior-resolving agents / Warm acrid exterior-resolving agents

Properties: Acrid; slightly warm.

Channel entry: lung, spleen, and stomach channels.

Indications:

  • Promotes sweating and resolves the exterior; transforms dampness and harmonizes the center: External contraction of wind-cold with concurrent dampness obstructing the center burner.
  • Disinhibits water and disperses swelling: Water swelling.

Warning:

Use with care in the treatment of summerheat-heat.

Quality:

Young plants with pale stems, green leaves, many inflorescences, and a powerful aroma are the best.

Product Area:

Jiāngxī, Héběi, and Hénán.

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