WH Acupuncture & Herbs Centre

It is the resin from the bark of Commiphora myrrha Engl, or other species in the same genus, family Burseraceae. The resin oozing out of crevices in the tree is white, and then turns reddish brown and hard when exposed to the air. After being collected, it is broken apart and stir-bakedto burn black and then it is ready to use as a medicine.

[ Medicinal Properties ]: Bitter, neutral; relate to heart, liver and spleen meridians.

[ Medicinal Efficacies ]: Promote circulation of blood to alleviate pain; subside swelling and promote tissue regeneration.

[ Clinical Applications ]: 1. Blood-stasis causing pain      It has the similar efficacy as Ruxiang. When terating dysmenorrheal, epigastric pain, physical trauma, carbuncles and pains, Ruxiang and Moyao are usually combined together to reinforce the efficacy of activating the blood and alleviating pain. The difference between them is that Ruxiang is better to move qi and extend tendons, while Moyao is able to dissipate the blood and remove stasis. It is Ruxiang, not MOyao, that is used in the Juanbi Decoction Decoction, which is for Bi-syndromes. Yet, when treating stomach pain due to heavy blood-stasis and qi stagnation, it is Moyao, not Ruxiang, that should be chosen, such as in the Shounian Powder, which is comprised of Moyao, Wulingzhi, Yanhusuo and Xiangfu.

2. Indolence sores and ulcers after rupture     To treat indolent sores and ulcers after rupture, it is usually used combined with Ruxiang.

[ Usage and Dosage ]:3-10g. Appropriate amount for external application.

[ Precautions ]: The same as Ruxiang. When used together with Ruxiang , decrease the amount of both medicinals.

没药为橄榄科植物没药树Commiphora myrrha Engl.或其他同属植物皮部渗出的油胶树脂。主产于索马里、埃塞俄比亚及印度等地。野生或栽培。11月至次年2月，采集由树皮裂缝处渗出于空气中变成红棕色坚块的油胶树脂。拣去杂质，打成碎块生用，内服多制用，清炒或醋炙。