Qi-Moving Herbs
Jiu Li Xiang (Common Jasminorange Leaf and Twig)
Name
Jiu Li Xiang (Folium et Cacumen Murrayae)
The Effect of 九里香
Property
Pungent, slightly bitter, warm, slightly toxic; liver and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Promote the circulation of qi, alleviate pain, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.
Indications
Stomachache, rheumatic arthritis; toothache, toothache, traumatic injury, snake and insect bites for external application.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~12 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area with fresh product.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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