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AUKLANDIA LAPPA

Mu Xiang COSTUS ROOT

Mu Xiang regulates and invigorates the qi when it becomes stuck or “stagnant,” optimizing the function of the gastrointestinal tract and helping stop pain.

HOW TO USE

Mu Xiang primarily helps digestive symptoms and pain. It is for Spleen or Stomach Stagnation symptoms such as lack of appetite, epigastric (above the navel), or abdominal pain or swelling, nausea, and vomiting. It is also used for Liver and Gall Bladder Stagnation, symptoms such as pain, swelling, or soreness in the flanks (sides). It is very good for diarrhea, dysentery, and tenesmus (a spasm of the rectum where one feels the need to defecate without being able to) due to Stagnation of qi in the Intestines rather than Deficiency. However, it also helps a Deficient Spleen regain its normal functions of transportation and transformation.

PROPERTIES Acrid, slightly Bitter, Warm

CHANNELS Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain: use for Spleen, Stomach, Liver, or Gall Bladder Stagnant Qi (pain is always a result of Stagnant Qi or Blood).

 Regulates Stagnant Qi in the Intestines.

 Strengthens the Spleen and prevents Stagnation: use Huang Qi with tonifying herbs to prevent their cloying side-effects.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency or depleted fluids.