苏木 (Caesalpinia sappan)
编号: RM_109 | 英文名: Sappan Wood
Overview Card
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Medicinal Part | Heartwood |
| Flavor and Channel | Sweet, salty, neutral; enters the Heart, Liver, and Spleen Channels |
| Core Effects | Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis; reduces swelling and relieves pain |
| Associated Essential Oil | Sappan Wood Essential Oil |
Basic Information
Origin: Guangdong, Yunnan, India
Core Effects:
- Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain
Classic Formula References
Note: This product has no recorded classic formulas.
Clinical Applications
Indications:
- Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain
Modern Uses: Aromatherapy, essential oil care, daily health care
Usage: Decoction, 3-10g/day; essential oil for external use should be diluted (0.5-2%)
Essential Oil Application: See Sappan Wood Essential Oil entry
Effect Tags
- Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis
- Analgesic
- Softens hardness and disperses nodules
Applicable Adjustment Directions
Associated with health issues/adjustment directions in the database marked for related essential oils (for learning and search, not a diagnostic conclusion):
- Meridian blood stasis
- Blood stasis syndrome
Safety Warnings
Contraindications: Caution for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants.
Important Tips: ⚠️ When using essential oils, strictly follow the dilution ratio, avoid direct contact with the skin. Perform a skin test before use.
Compilation Notes: This entry is compiled based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, classic medical texts, and modern research, for professional learning reference only, and does not constitute medical advice.
Last Updated: 2026-04-23 | Version: v4.2