California License Exam, Pacific College Comps
Curcumae Rhizoma
Zedoary Rhizome
Regulate Blood/Invigorate the Blood
Bitter, Acrid
Vinegar-fried to enhance its ability to enter the blood level of the Liver channel, disperse stasis and stop pain.
Warm
Breaks Static Blood Accumulation
Strongly Unblocks Stagnant Qi
Relieves Pain
Disperses Accumulations
Contraindicated during pregnancy, with blood or qi deficiency, or excessive menstruation. Use extreme caution for patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs, as this herb may increase the effects of those drugs.
3-9g. Wine-fry to better relieve pain and disperse accumulations.
LV, SP