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Huo Xiang
Agastaches pogostemi herb
Also Known As:
Huo xiang, Patchouli, Patchouly, Putcha-Pat. Pogostemon cablin, synonyms
Pogostemon heyneanus, Pogostemon patchouly.
Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae.
Huo Xiang Properties: PUNGENT - WARM Dosage:
4.5 – 9g.
Patchouli Meridian:
LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH
Stem & Leaf
-aromatically transports
turbid dampness
-harmonizes middle burner, stop
vomiting
-release exterior (wind-damp-cold), stomach flu
*cook seeds in last 5 minutes of
decoction
Also Used For:
In Chinese medicine, Huo Xiang/Patchouly oil is used orally for colds,
headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is also used orally
to treat bad breath, particularly when it is associated with alcohol
ingestion. The leaf, fruit, and flower are used to treat tumors.
In Foods and beverages, patchouly oil is used as a flavor
ingredient.
In Manufacturing, patchouly oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
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Reference:
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica,
Seattle Washington, Eastland
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