Mo Yao
没藥 mò yào, "disappeared drug"

Category: Invigorate the Blood  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Bitter  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-9g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in the absence of stasis, or during pregnancy. Use with cuation in those with weak stomachs. Should not be used long term. Toxicity: Ingestion of this substance can cause allergic reactions, usually affecting the skin.
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians
Meridians:
Heart , Spleen , Liver  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of yellowish brown, broken, slightly translucent, oily pieces with an intense aroma and bitter taste, and without such foreign matter as sand and the like.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (9)
Family:
Burseraceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Myrrha
Botanical:
Japanese: motsuyaku
Korean: molyak
Common: myrrh
 
Temperature:  Neutral  Browse