Spikenard
Regulates qi, lifts constraint.
Overview
Spikenard rhizome is acrid-sweet-warm—regulates qi, relieves pain, lifts constraint, and awakens the Spleen—intensely aromatic in tiny amounts.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, sweet, warm; Spleen and Stomach.
Key ideas
- Spleen-stomach qi stagnation: epigastric distention, halitosis support formulas.
- Mood constraint: mild adjuvant only—not psychotherapy.
- Incense base: fixative in compound blends.
Aromatherapy notes
Qi-blood heat / yin deficiency heat—caution; keep scent concentration very low.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.