Ingredient: Somalian myrrh resin (mo yao).
| Mandarin: 沒藥 Pin-Yin: Mo Yao English: Myrrha Korean: 작약 Romaji: Motsuyaku Kanji: 没薬 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Myrrha
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, neutral
Channels Entered:
- Heart, liver, spleen
Herb Actions:
- Invigorates the blood
- Dispels blood stasis
- Reduces swelling and alleviates pain
- Promotes healing
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those during pregnancy
- Not recommended for those with the absence of stasis
- Not recommended to be used long term
- Use with caution for those with weak stomachs
Commonly Found In:
- Cnidium & Chiang-Huo Combination, Cnidium & Bulrush Combination, Millettia & Tu-huo Formula, Myrrh & Aconite Formula, Angelica & Mastic Combination