香薷
- ENG
- Chinese Mosla
- LATIN
- Moslae Herba
| Medicinal Group | Wind-cold-dispersing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried aerial part of Mosla chinensis Maxim. or Mosla chinensis 'Jiangxiangru' (Fam. Labiatae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent; slightly warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Stomach |
| Actions | To induce diaphoresis, release the exterior, regulate the function of the spleen and the stomach, and remove dampness through diuresis |
Family
Labiatae
Part used
Aerial part
Indications
Attack by summer heat and dampness manifested by chills and fever, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, oliguria and absence of sweating
Cautions
Contraindicated in a patient with sweating due to yin deficiency and contraindicated with summer heat disease, as this herb is quite potent in inducing sweating
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
