Guang huo xiang
廣藿香 guǎng huò xiāng

Category:

Aromatic and Transform Dampness

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Acrid		Dosage: 3-9g. Double the dosage when used fresh. Do not

	Cautions: Contraindicated where there is blazing fire from yin deficiency.		Meridians: Lung , Spleen , Stomach
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Consists of thick green stems and branches with many leaves and an intense aroma.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes:
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

Family:

Labiatae (Lamiaceae)

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Pogostemonis Herba

Botanical:

Japanese: kōkakkō

Korean: kwanggwakhyang

Common: Patchouli, pogostemon

Temperature: Slightly Warm

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