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Yao Dao
Mo Yao (Cu Zhi)

Mo Yao (Cu Zhi)

Resina Commiphorae (cum aceto tost.)醋没药
Nature
Neutral
Flavours
Aromatic, Bitter, slightly Acrid/Pungent
Meridians
Heart, Liver, Spleen
Class
Blood-Activating and Stasis-Eliminating Medicinals (Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao)
Dosage
3–10 g

Actions / Functions

  • Mo Yao (Cu Zhi): this preparation facilitates the plant digestion, considerably increasing its efficiency, especially when the main complaint of the patient is pain
  • Mobilizes Qi
  • Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
  • Eliminates pain
  • Disperses swellings (tumefaction)
  • Generate the tissues