ancient wisdom · Herb
Colophony
Colophony. Properties: Bitter; Sweet; Warm. Meridians: Liver; Spleen; Lung
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Song Xiang
中文名 (Chinese)
松香
Latin Name
Colophonium
English Name
Colophony
Alias Names
松脂松膏松肪松胶香沥青白松香松胶黄香松脂香
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Bitter; Sweet; Warm
Meridians (归经)
Liver; Spleen; Lung
Part Used
Residue left after distillation of turpentine oil from crude oleo-resin of various spp. of pinus
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
To dispel wind and dry damp, expel pus and draw out toxin, engender flesh and relieve pain.
Indication (主治)
Malign sores with welling abscess and flat abscess, scrofula, fistula, scab and lichen, bald white scalp sore, leprosy, impediment, incised wound, sprain, leukorrhea, thromboangiitis obliterans (buerger’s disease), clove sore, hemorrhoids, itchy skin.
🔗 External References
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