Wu Yao
烏藥 wū yào, "raven-black medicine"

Category: Regulate Qi (Carminatives)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Linderae Radix   
Tastes
Tastes:
Acrid  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-9g
Cautions
Cautions:
Should not be used in those with significant qi and blood deficiency or internal heat. Long-term administration and overdosage should both be avoided.
Meridians
Meridians:
Lung , Urinary Bladder , Spleen , Kidney  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of tender roots with a yellowish white, powdery cross section and an intense aroma.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (11)
Family:
Lauraceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Radix Linderae Strychnifolii
Botanical: Lindera Aggregata (sims) Kosterm. (=lindera Strychnifolia (sieb. & Zucc.) Vill.
Japanese: uyaku
Korean: oyak
Common: lindera root
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse
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