Article part 61 published on 8/10/2023 posted here due to software technical fault.
Hey, I'm back to discuss the next herb, Huo Xiang and Bo He in the list of minister's herbs for Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan. However, Bo He is already analysed in blog part 17 published in February 2022, so please refer to it.
Obviously, the reasons for the selection of Huo Xiang as one of the 4 minister's herb are:
- 1) Huo Xiang is also similar to Shi Chang Pu as an effective remedy for clearing accumulated cold combined wetness causing mucus or phlegm blocking the narrow air passage especially in the Zhong Jiao area.
- 2) Anti-nausea effect especially in pregnancy better known as morning sickness
- 3) Using its primary property being pungent and spicy to:
- a) soothe the Qi
- b) disperse in the purpose of weakening the virus invasion
- c) invigorate blood
- d) remove Qi stasis
This is How To Analyse The Therapeutic Functions Of The Various Decoctions part 61.
Minister's herb
Huo Xiang
Let's start with the threshold established so far:
Association to the Specific Meridian Channel
Huo Xiang is better known as Agastache Rugosa and only the part of the whole plant above soil surface is used. It is associated with:
- Stomach
- Lung
- Spleen - Meridian Channel respectively
Specific Taste
Huo Xiang possesses a pungent taste.
Specific Properties
Next, I'll touch on the specific property of Huo Xiang which is Warm.
As a rule of thumb, it is very appropriate to apply:
- (Xin Wen Hua Shi Jie Shu Zi Ou )
whenever Huo Xiang is used.
I'll leave you now and be back soonest with new herb in the 4th division officer catergory.
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