Hey, I'm back and ready to analyse the first monarch's herb in the formula above.
Without further delay, let's dive in to analyse :
Xiang Fu
Why and This is how to Analyse The Therapeutic Functions Of The Various Decoctions part 94, in this blog for Xiao Ru Wan.
The reasons for the selection of Xiang Fu as one of the 4 monarch's herbs are:
- A) It's a natural powerful remedy to ease and smoothen all indigestion caused by liver's Qi stagnation resulting in bloating and pain in the TCM perspective
- B) It has the capability to regulate menstruation which is not the primary concern over indigestion. However, it is because of this capability, Xiang Fu can eliminate pain resulting from the bloating.
Association to a Specific Meridian Channel
Xiang Fu is better known as Cyperus Rotundus in Latin and only the rhizome is used. It is associated with:
- San Jiao
- Liver - Meridian Channel respectively
Specific Taste
The specific taste of Xiang Fu is pungent and slightly sweet inclined to bitterness
Specific Properties
The Specific Property of:
Xiang Fu is neutral
As for the rule of thumb:
Apply (Xin Gan Ku Wen Shū Gān Lǐ Qì, Tiáo Jīng Zhǐ Tòng) whenever Xiang Fu is used.
I would like to leave you now so that you can digest this blog with more time. So until then, stay safe.
Best of all,
Xiong
( Emperor's Interior Sutra is available on sales better known as the esoteric scripture of the yellow emperor in Amazon, it's just a different way of naming the book cover)
January 16, 2025
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