Qingmuxiang and Muxiang may look very similar in name, but they are actually two different types of Chinese medicine. Muxiang has great benefits for the human body, but Qingmuxiang has significant kidney toxicity, so it must be used with caution!
[Taboos of Qingmuxiang]
1. Slightly toxic. It is used in folk medicine to treat abdominal pain. In clinical practice, it is also used in small doses to treat stomach and abdominal pain.
Large doses can cause nausea and vomiting. Prolonged use can lead to kidney toxicity.
Therefore, it is rarely used to treat hypertension. The National Medical Products Administration has canceled its medicinal standards.
2. Not suitable for patients with deficiency and cold.
"Compendium of Materia Medica": "Do not take in large doses, as it will cause continuous vomiting and diarrhea."
"Classic of Herbal Medicine": "For those with lung cold cough, cold phlegm asthma, and stomach deficiency with aversion to food, do not take, as it has an acrid and aromatic nature that can cause erratic movements."
[Benefits of Qingmuxiang]
1. Chest and abdominal pain
This herb has an acrid and bitter nature, which can enter the liver and stomach meridians, promote Qi circulation, soothe the liver, regulate the middle burner, and relieve pain.
It is effective in treating chest and rib distension and pain caused by liver and stomach Qi stagnation. It can be taken alone or used in combination with Xiangfu, Chuanlianzi, and Foshou.
2. Diarrhea and abdominal pain
This herb has a bitter and cold nature, which can clear heat, detoxify, and relieve pain. It has an acrid and aromatic nature that promotes Qi circulation.
Fresh herb juice or powdered herb can be taken. It can also be used in combination with Gegen, Huanglian, and Muxiang to treat summer diarrhea and abdominal pain caused by unclean food and dampness obstructing the intestines.
3. Carbuncles, skin ulcers, and snakebites
This herb has a bitter and cold nature and has the ability to clear heat, dry dampness, detoxify, and reduce swelling.
For treating carbuncles and abscesses, the powdered herb can be mixed with honey water and applied topically. For treating skin ulcers, the herb can be boiled and used for washing, or used in combination with Mingfan, Wubeizi, and Luganshi. For treating snakebites, it can be used in combination with Baizhi, both internally and externally, or with Chuanxinlian and Zaoxiu.
