Acorus
Opens orifices, transforms phlegm.
Overview
Acorus rhizome is acrid-bitter-warm and aromatic—opens orifices, transforms phlegm, awakens the spirit—adjunct for turbid phlegm clouding.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, bitter, warm; Heart and Stomach.
Key ideas
- Phlegm misting orifices: dull spirit, tinnitus in formulas.
- Damp middle obstruction: epigastric oppression.
Aromatherapy notes
Yin deficiency with yang hyperactivity—caution; distinguish medicinally from other Acorus species.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.