Chen Xiang

Latin name: Aquilariae, Lignum

Chen Xiang Also Known As: Aquilariae, Lignum (aloeswood)

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - WAR, AROMATIC

Dosage: 1.5 - 3g.

Meridians/Channels: KIDNEY, SPLEEN, STOMACH

  • promote movement of Qi, alleviate pain, upper and middle burner
  • stomach pain with nausea/vomit, direct rebellious Qi downward - helps kidney grasp Qi
  • With Rou Chong Rong = constipation due to kidney deficiency