HUO XIANG

Names for Huo Xiang
Pharmaceutical:	Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi
Botanical:	Guang Huo Xiang : Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth.Huo Xiang : Agastache rugosa (Fisch. & Mey.) O. Ktze.(Labiatae)
Other names:
Description:	Giant Hyssop/Patchouli Herbs.

Actions
Transforms Dampness; Disperses Summer-Heat; Stops vomiting; ...

Origin of huo xiang
* Guang Huo Xiang: Guangdong. * Huo Xiang (also called Tu Huo Xiang): whole China.;

Preparation of huo xiang
The drug is collected in summer or autumn, dried, and cut into pieces. Guang Huo Xiang is dried in the sun, but Huo Xiang must be dried in the shade. The herb can be used either fresh or dried.;

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