Qi-Moving Herbs
Shi Luo Zi: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Shi Luo Zi (Dill Seed)
The Effect of Shi Luo Zi
Property
Pungent, warm; spleen and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Warm the spleen and stomach, dispel cold, promote the circulation of qi and alleviate pain.
Indications
Hernia, flatulence and pain in the abdomen.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~5 g, or made into pills or powder.
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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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