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 Santali, Lignum


Pin Yin: tan xiang-
Common name: sandalwood
Botanical family: Santalaceae
Botanical name: Santalum album L.

Primary action: Rectify Qi
Temperature: warm
Taste: acrid, aromatic

Entering Channel: Sp, St, Lu, Ht

Actions:
   Moves Qi and relieves pain of stagnant Qi in chest and abdomen.
   (See Qi Stagnation .)

 

Dosage: 0.3-2 qian.

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