The efficacy and function of agarwood

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb agarwood?

[Source] It is a kind of medicinal powder made from agarwood and other medicinal powders and Shenqu paste.

[Preparation method] 2 liang each of agarwood and magnolia officinalis, 3 liang each of patchouli, sandalwood, cassia bark, and notopterygium wilfordii, 4 liang each of kudzu root, peucedanum, platycodon, fructus aurantii, areca catechu, fried barley sprout, fried malt, angelica dahurica, green peel, magnolia officinalis, and saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 liang each of bupleurum, magnolia officinalis, curcuma aromatica, white cardamom, and amomum villosum, 1 liang 5 qian of raw licorice, and 10 liang of lindera strychnifolia. Grind the above medicines into fine powder separately, and mix all the other medicines except agarwood evenly. Take another 20 liang of Liu Shen Qu to make a thin paste, mix it evenly with the mixed powder listed above, make it into a soft material, press it into a mold that has been sprinkled with agarwood powder, then take it out and dry it before use. (Nanjing)

【Nature and flavor】 "New Reference for Medicinal Pieces": "bitter, fragrant, warm."

【Functions and indications】 ①《New Reference for Medicinal Pieces》: "Regulates spleen and stomach qi, relieves pain and diarrhea, and relieves bloating."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 grams.

【Note】 "New Reference for Medicinal Pieces": "Use with caution in patients with yin deficiency and internal heat."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of agarwood song in this article, we can learn about the related effects and consumption methods of agarwood song. The value of agarwood song can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of agarwood song.