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Yao Dao
Ru Xiang

Ru Xiang

Gummi/Resina OlibamiGummi/Resina Olibami
Nature
Warm
Flavours
Acrid/Pungent, Bitter
Meridians
Heart, Liver, Spleen
Class
Blood-Activating and Stasis-Eliminating Medicinals (Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao)
Dosage
3–10 g

Actions / Functions

  • Ru Xiang (Sheng): this preparation is irritating for the Stomach in cases of Centre Qi Vacuity and, consequently, it is often used only for external applications
  • Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
  • Eliminates pain
  • Disperses swellings (tumefaction – topic use)
  • Dissipates necrotic tissues
  • Generate the tissues