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Su Mu, 1lb

Su Mu, 1lb

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Sappanwood invigorates the blood, expels stagnation


  • Actions:
    1. Invigorates Blood Circulation, Dispels Blood Stasis, Reduces Swellings:
      • Indications: Blood Stasis conditions like postpartum abdominal pain and amenorrhea.
      • Additional Conditions: Pain and swelling due to Blood Stasis from fall, fractures, contusions, or sprains.
    2. Opens the Channels and Alleviates Pain:
      • Some sources suggest it opens the channels and reduces inflammation.
    3. Expels Wind and Harmonizes the Blood:
      • Some sources claim it expels Wind and harmonizes the Blood.
  • Similar Herbs: Flos Carthami (Hong Hua).
    • Comparison: Both Su Mu and Hong Hua have similar actions. Hong Hua is slightly warm and harmonious, while Su Mu is slightly cool.
  • Additional Notes: Su Mu is also known for its ability to stop bleeding, particularly excessive postpartum bleeding.

English Name: Caesalpinia sappan; Lignum Sappanwood
Chinese Name: -
Unit Size: 1 pound
Potency: 1:1
Taste: Sweet, salty, acrid
Properties: Neutral
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Splee
Materia Medica: Regulate the Blood
Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy or in women with menorrhagia.

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