Moves stagnant qi, expels cold, and alleviates pain: used to treat coldness obstructing the flow of qi, causing abdominal or epigastric pain, vomiting, chest oppression, or angina.
Treatment Principles
Moves Qi Expels Cold Relieves Pain
Contraindication
Pregnancy, yin deficiency with heat signs, vomiting due to heat.
Dosages
1.5-3g decocted or in pills.
Meridians
LU, ST, SP
Tom's Comment
Tan Xiang is sandalwood, it is often used as an incense. Beware of not using sandalwood scented powders as pure sandalwood.
Tan Xiang and Dan Shen as a combination is indicated for Coronary Artery Disease.