Ngai Camphor
艾纳香Blumea balsamifera DC.
Med + CookWind-dispellingDampness-removingBlood-invigorating
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Perennial woody herb
Parts Used: Root, leaves, tender branches
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, slightly bitter, warm
Also known as: Great Wind Mugwort
Properties & Functions
Functions: Dispels wind, removes dampness, warms middle, stops diarrhea, invigorates blood
Indications:
- Wind-cold common cold
- Dysmenorrhea
- Rheumatic pain
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 10-15g, fresh double.
Dysmenorrhea
Ngai camphor root 30g, motherwort 15g, decoct
Caution
Use with caution in yin-deficiency with blood heat.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Pungent, slightly bitter, warm
- Parts Used
- Root, leaves, tender branches
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 10-15g, fresh double.
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