Individual Herbs Notebook

Huo Xiang

Pharmaceutical: Herba Pogostemonis seu Agastaches
Taxonomy: Pogostemon cablin seu Agastache rugosa

Other names: Patchouli / Korean Mint

Category: Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness



Properties: Pungent, slightly warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen, Stomach and Lung
Sinews: Taiyin
Divergent Channels: Stomach, Spleen


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Aromatically transforms Dampness, releases the Exterior and dispels Summerheat (transforms turbidity)
    Turbid Dampness Obstructing the Middle Jiao
    Summer Heat-Dampness, Damp-Warmth or Wind-Dampness
  2. Harmonizes the Middle Jiao and stops vomiting
    Nausea or vomiting due to Dampness Obstructing the Middle Jiao
    Other types of vomiting, and morning sickness when combined with appropriate herbs
  3. Treats dermatosis and fungal infection
    Dermatosis and fungal infections affecting either the hands or feet

Suggested Daily Dosage: 5-10g in decoction.


Notable Constituents:
Appears in 27 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
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