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AGASTACHE RUGOSA

Huo Xiang WRINKLED GIANT HYSSOP, PATCHOULI

This herb transforms Dampness, a “pathogenic influence” which creates stagnation in the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach), with various digestive or fluid-retaining effects. Huo Xiang helps the Spleen to recover its function of transporting and transforming food in the body.

HOW TO USE

Huo Xiang is used specifically for stuck digestion, leading to bloating either above or below the navel, nausea, fatigue, lack of appetite, and a moist white coating on the tongue. It is the main herb in the patent formula Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan, which is used for gastric flu.

PROPERTIES Acrid, slightly Warm

CHANNELS Lung, Spleen, Stomach

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Fragrantly transforms Dampness: this means that it tonifies the Spleen so that it transforms the Dampness obstructing the middle area, which is interfering with the Spleen’s normal digestive functions.

 Harmonizes the Middle Burner and stops vomiting; also used for morning sickness.

 Releases the exterior and expels Dampness, as in gastric flu.

CAUTION

 No herbs used for getting rid of damp (shown by a thick tongue coating or by the presence of phlegm) may be used deficient yin with heat signs (shown by a peeled tongue)—they will further dry the patient up and make the condition worse.