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Myrrh
没药mò yào · Commiphora myrrha (resin)
Category
invigorate Blood, relieve pain
Nature
neutral
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Heart, Liver, Spleen
Dosage
3–9 g
Functions
invigorates the Blood, dispels stasis and relieves pain reduces swelling and promotes healing of sores
Indications
Blood stasis pain: trauma, painful menstruation, abdominal masses sores, swellings and non-healing wounds (classically paired with rǔ xiāng)
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated during pregnancy; harsh on the Stomach
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.