Botanical name: Saussurea lappa.
Pharmaceutical name: Radix Saussureae.
Properties: acrid, bitter, warm.
Channels entered: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder.
Functions and clinical use: Moves the Qi and alleviates pain: used for Spleen or Stomach Stagnant Qi patterns with such symptoms as lack of appetite, epigastric or abdominal pain or distension, nausea, and vomiting; Stagnant Liver or Gall Bladder Qi with such symptoms as flank pain, distension or soreness. Adjusts and regulates Stagnant Qi in the Intestines: used for diarrhea and dysentery-like disorders, or for abdominal pain and tenesmus. Because of its slightly astringent property, this is a m ajor herb for tenesmus. Strengthens the Spleen and prevents Stagnation: used with tonifying herbs to ameliorate their side effects.
Cautions and contraindications: Contraindicated in Deficient Yin patterns or patients with depleted Fluids.
Pharmacological and clinical research: Effect on smooth muscle: alkaloids from Radix Saussureae (Mu Xiang) have a strong inhibitory effect on histamine-induced bronchospasm and intestinal spasm in guinea pigs. Chemical extracts from this herb ha ve antispasmodic, bronchodilatory, and blood pressure-lowering effects similar to, but weaker than, papaverine."

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