Shi Chang Pu
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Other Names : Rhizoma Acori Tatatinowii, 石菖蒲, 菖蒲, Chang Pu, Rhizoma Acori Graminei, Sweetflag Rhizome, Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome, Rock Sweetflag Root, Acorus
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Special Precautions of Shi Chang Pu
- Use caution for those with Yin Deficiency with Heat signs or Blood Deficiency .
- Use caution for those with irritability, excessive sweating, hematemesis, or spermatorrhea.
- Avoid long-term use or overdose.
- Antagonizes Hb. Ephedrae Ma Huang.
Benefits and uses of Shi Chang Pu are
- Actions :
- Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind
- Transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of Qi
- Promotes Blood flow, reduces swelling and alleviates Wind-Damp Bi and sores (internally and topically)
- Benefits the throat
- Indications :
- Phlegm-Dampness Veiling and Blocking the Sensory Orifices with deafness, dizziness, forgetfulness, dulled senses, and seizures or stupor
- Wind-Phlegm with seizures or stupor
- Dampness Distressing the Spleen and Stomach with chest and epigastric fullness and abdominal fullness and pain due to Dampness and Turbidity Obstructing the Middle Jiao
- Wind-Cold-Damp Bi
- Sores (internally and topically)
- Trauma
- Hoarse voice due to laryngitis or inflammation of the vocal cords
