Frankincense (Ruxiang)
Pharmaceutical Name: Resina oliani;
Olibanum
Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii Birdw.
Common Name: Frankincense, Mastic
Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The gum-resin is gathered in spring or summer, after the bark
of the tree is cut. Then the gum-resin is fried.
Properties & Taste: Pungent, bitter
and warm.
Meridians: Heart, liver and spleen
Functions: 1. To invigorate blood and
stop pain; 2. To reduce swelling.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Pains caused by blood stagnation: a)
dysmenorrheaFrankincense (Ruxiang) is used with Chinese angelica root
(Danggui), Chuanxiong rhizome (Chuanxiong) and Cyperus tuber (Xiangfu); b)
stomach painFrankincense (Ruxiang) is used with Sichuan chinaberry
(Chuanlianzi) and Corydalis tuber (Yanhusuo); c) general pain or joint pain due
to invasion of wind-cold-damp. Frankincense (Ruxiang) is used with
Notopterygium root (Qianghuo), Futokadsura stem (Haifengteng), Large-leaf
gentian root (Qinjiao), Chinese angelica root (Danggui) and Chuanxiong rhizome
(Chuanxiong) in the formula Juanbi Tang; d) pains caused by external
injuriesFrankincense (Ruxiang) is used with Myrrh (Moyao), Dragon's blood
(Xuejie) and Safflower (Honghua) in the formula Qili San; e) pain from
carbuncles and furuncles with swellingFrankincense (Ruxiang) is used with Myrrh
(Moyao), Red peony (Chishao) and Honeysuckle flower (Jinyinhua) in the formula
Xianfang Huoming Yin.
2. Boils and ulcers. The powders of
Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao) are used externally. The combination
is called Haifu San.
Dosage: 3-10 g.
Cautions & Contraindications: This
herb is contraindicated during pregnancy.
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