Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/ru-xiang/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/ru-xiang/">Bencao Index</a> ru xiang 乳香 Olibanum boswellin nyuko yuhyang Invigorate the Blood Spleen Heart Liver

Invigorates Blood and moves Qi

Pain from Blood stasis after traumatic injury Toxic sores, carbuncles and painful swellings in their early stage Chest, epigastric or abdominal pain from Blood stasis Amenorrhea and painful periods

Relaxes the sinews, opens the channels and relieves pain

Wind-Damp Bi with stiffness and spasm

Reduces swelling and generates flesh (topical)

Applied as an ointment or powder to ease swelling and pain and help sores, ulcers, carbuncles and injuries heal Painful, red, swollen gums, mouth or throat