Sandalwood Heart, Tán Xiāng, 檀香, Lignum Santali Albi
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Space USA: Santalum album L. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Coronary artery disease • Vomiting • Abdominal pain • Poor appetite
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Constituents:
Santene • Santenone • Santalic acid • Santalol • Teresantalic acid
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Other Names: Ming Yi Za Zhu
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Santalum album L. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Regulate Qi
English: Sandalwood Heart Pinyin: Tan Xiang Pharmaceutical: Lignum Santali Albi
Organs: Lung • Spleen • Stomach Temperature: Warm
Taste: Acrid • Aromatic Toxicity:
Patterns:
Actions: Move Qi • Disperse cold • Relief pain • Harmonize middle jiao
Indications: Stagnant Qi chest pain • epigastrium or abdominal pain • Poor appetite • Clear vomit • Chest Bi
Contraindications: Yin-deficient heat • Pregnancy
Typical Dosage: 1g to 3g Guidelines
Parts Used: Heart of sandalwood Notable for: Lung Qi Stagnation • Chest Bi • Qi stagnation pain
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Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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