Ru Xiang

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Latin name: Olibanum, Gummi

Ru Xiang Also Known As: Frankincense, Bible Frankincense, Olibanum. Boswellia carteri.

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - WARM

Dosage: 3-9g.

Meridians/Channels: HEART, LIVER, SPLEEN

  • invigorate blood, dispel blood stasis, alleviate pain
  • relax sinews, promotes movement of Qi, Bi-syndrome
  • reduce swellings, generates flesh (yin carbuncles)

Also Used For: Orally, frankincense is used for colic and flatulence. Topically, frankincense is used in hand cream. The essential oil of frankincense is used topically and by inhalation as an analgesic.

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