Chen Xiang
沉香 chén xiāng, "sinking fragrance"

Category: Regulate Qi (Carminatives)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Lignum Aquilariae    
Tastes
Tastes:
Acrid , Bitter  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
1-1.5g; it should be added the end
Aromatic
Cautions
Cautions:
Caution in those with sunken qi or fire from yin deficiency. Toxicity: Oral application can cause such side effects as nausea, borborygmus, and diarrhea. Allergic reactions have been reported following skin and eye contact with the powdered drug.
Meridians
Meridians:
Spleen , Kidney , Stomach  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of heavy, brownish black, oily pieces of wood with an intense aroma. In addition, there should be groups of light brownish-black striations or points that are visible on cross section within the matrix of the lighter brown wood.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (9)
Family:
Thymeleaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum
Botanical: Aquilariae Sinensis (lour.) Gilg
Japanese: jinkō
Korean: chimhyang
Common: aloeswood, aquilaria wood, Chinese Eaglewood Wood
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse
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