Chen Xiang
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Other names : Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum, 沉香, Aquilaria Wood, Aloeswood, Eaglewood
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Special Precautions of Chen Xiang
- Contraindicated for those with pathogenic Excess in the Heart channel.
- Use with caution for those with prolapse due to Central Qi Sinking.
- Use with caution for those with Yin Deficiency with Heat signs.
- Do not add to treat the Lower Jiao unless there is Deficiency of Ming Men Fire.
Benefits and uses of Chen Xiang are
- Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain - distention and pain in abdominal region due to cold from deficiency or blood stasis.
- Directs rebellious Qi downward - excess/deficiency wheezing, vomiting, belching, hiccups due to cold from deficiency of the middle jiao.
- Helps the kidneys grasp Qi - asthma and wheezing.
- Promotes movement of Qi and alleviates pain
- Qi Stagnation, with distention, pain or a feeling of pressure in the epigastric or abdominal region
- Especially useful for Deficiency Cold or Blood Stagnation
- Descends Qi, regulates the Middle, dispels Cold, warms the Spleen and Stomach and stops vomiting
- Rebellious Qi wheezing from either Excess or Deficiency
- Vomiting, belching or hiccup due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold
- Warms the Kidneys and aids the Kidneys in grasping Qi
- Asthma and wheezing due to Kidneys Unable to Grasp Qi
