patchouli / agastache
藿香huò xiāng · Pogostemon cablin
Category
aromatic, transform Dampness
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Dosage
5–9 g
at the end of cooking
Functions
transforms dampness through aroma, harmonizes the middle stops vomiting keeps surfaces dry during the humid summer months
Indications
Dampness in the middle: nausea, heaviness, bloating A summer cold caused by dampness vomiting
Contraindications
heat caused by a deficiency of yin ⚠️ It doesn't take long to cook
Notes
A fragrant herb “for stomach dampness”: relieves nausea and a heavy feeling in the stomach, especially during the humid summer months and in cases of indigestion. Family: Lamiaceae Part used: above-ground portion Active constituents: patchouli oil, essential oils
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.