Turmeric Rhizome
Breaks blood stasis, moves qi, unblocks channels.
Overview
Turmeric (jianghuang) is acrid-bitter-warm—breaks blood stasis, moves qi, unblocks channels—distinct from yujin-type curcumas in emphasis.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, bitter, warm; Liver and Spleen.
Key ideas
- Constraint pain: always in formula context.
- Wind-cold-damp bi: internal or topical under guidance.
Aromatherapy notes
Pregnancy and heavy menstruation caution; patch-test oils.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.