INDIVIDUAL HERBS
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Radix seu Rhizoma Nardostachydis |
| Common English: | Nardostachys Root Chinese Spikenard Indian Spikenard Root Indian, Himalayan or Syrian Nard |
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
Sweet Acrid (Bitter) |
Warm (Neutral) |
Spleen Stomach (Heart) (Ling) (Yin Wei) (DU) |
2.5-6g Tincture: 1-2ml Essential oil: 1-2 drops in a gel capsule |
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Awakens the Spleen, promotes the movement of Qi, unblocks Stagnation, disperses Cold and alleviates pain |
Abdominal and epigastric distention and pain with anorexia and chest oppression Toothache |
CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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INCOMPATIBILITIES |
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Rx. Bupleuri |
Rz. Zingiberis |
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Cold Stagnation leading to abdominal and epigastric distention and pain with anorexia |
Pensiveness and excessive thinking injuring the Spleen and obstructing the Qi leading to abdominal and epigastric distention and pain with anorexia |
As a wine prepared with ether and alcohol for sudden turmoil disorder due to true Cold with has reached the dangerous stage where cramping has entered the abdomen |
Rx. Aucklandiae |
Fr. Amomi |
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Qi Stagnation in the chest and abdomen |
Qi Stagnation with Yang Deficiency and coldness |
As an external wash for leg Qi As a gargle for toothache due to Kidney Deficiency |
- This herb relieves abdominal cramping, particularly that of sudden turmoil disorder.
- It is used Internally and topically.
- It can be used topically for leg Qi and edema.
- This herb regulates Qi in the chest and abdomen.
- This herb treats palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, stress, tachycardia, hysteria, neurosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, seizures, cough, menstrual problems, hair loss, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, infections and sores and boils.
- One source says it treats Heart Yin Deficiency with Liver Yang Rising, Phlegm-Damp in the Lungs and Liver and Spleen Disharmony
- It is especially indicated for arrhythmia and tachycardia.