Western Herbalism
Agarwood
Aquilaria sinensis
Also known as Chen Xiang, Aloeswood.
Agarwood acts primarily as: Qi-regulating, Carminative, Nervine, Cardiotonic, Analgesic, Expectorant. Secondary actions include Warming, Tonic, Antiasthmatic, Hepatotonic.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Catarrh
- Gout
- Hiccoughs
- Pleurisy
- Sinusitis
- Chest tightness
- Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Nervous disorders
- Rheumatism
- Pain
- Asthma
- Palpitations
- Abdominal cramps
- Emphys
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Epigastric pain
- Melancholy
- Hypertension
- Belching
- Lethargy
- Cough
- Gas
- Wheezing
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal pain
- Insanity
- High fever
- Vomiting
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | Powder 3-9 g/day | 3000-9000 mg |
| Decoction | Decoction 3-9 g | 3000-9000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Agarwood acts primarily as: Qi-regulating, Carminative, Nervine, Cardiotonic, Analgesic, Expectorant. Secondary actions include Warming, Tonic, Antiasthmatic, Hepatotonic.
indications. Agarwood is traditionally indicated for: Catarrh, Gout, Hiccoughs, Pleurisy, Sinusitis, Chest tightness, Rhinitis, Vertigo, Nervous disorders, Rheumatism, Pain, Asthma, Palpitations, Abdominal cramps, Emphys, and 34 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Agarwood include: 2-(2-Phenylethyl)chromones (e.g., agarotetrol, flindersia chromone), Sesquiterpenes (e.g., baimuxinal, kusunol, agarospirol), Flavonoids.
safety-cautions. Agarwood - Contraindications: Fire from Yin deficiency | Side effects: Generally safe, rare mild sedation or skin irritation at high doses | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy.
In formulas
Agarwood stands in 35 documented formulas in the library, among them zhèn zhù mù wán, žĩ xuě dàn, hui chùn dàn, sù hé xiàng wán, sì mò tàng, wũ mò yin zi.
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