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Jiang Xiang降香

Dalbergiae Odoriferae Lignum · Dalbergia Heartwood · Rosewood Heartwood

Herbs that Stop Bleeding 止血药《证类本草》

Overview

The fragrant heartwood of a rosewood tree, acrid and warm, with a narrow but dependable range: it transforms stasis and stops bleeding in the same movement, so traumatic bleeding where clots are present is its classic use. Its aroma also settles rebellious qi with nausea and chest oppression. Because the volatile oil carries the action, it is shaved or powdered and added late rather than boiled hard.

Nature & Flavor

Acrid · Warm

Channels

Liver · Spleen

Typical Dosage

3–6 g in decoction
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Actions

3 core actions

  • Transforms stasis, stops bleedingTraumatic bleeding and bleeding with clots — it checks the loss without locking the stasis in place.
  • Moves qi, relieves painStabbing chest and epigastric pain of qi stagnation with stasis; commonly combined with blood-moving herbs in chest painful obstruction.
  • Directs qi downward, dispels turbidityNausea, vomiting and abdominal pain from turbid summer damp.

In Formulas

Formulas containing Jiang Xiang

No published formula lists this herb yet — the library is growing.

Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Traumatic bleeding, bruising and injury
    - Stabbing chest or epigastric pain with qi stagnation and stasis
    - Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain from turbid damp

Western Medical Keywords

Searchable condition terms

Angina pectorisTraumatic bleedingNausea

Contraindications

Cautions

Warm and drying — not for bleeding driven by blood heat, nor for yin deficiency with heat signs. Prolonged decoction drives off the aromatic oils on which its action depends.

Contraindicated in pregnancy: Use with caution in pregnancy: it moves blood, so internal use should be a practitioner's decision.

For licensed practitioners’ reference only

References

  1. Ben Cao Gang Mu《本草纲目》(classical source, public domain).
    2. Bensky, Clavey & Stöger. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, 3rd ed.
    3. 《中华人民共和国药典》.

Professional reference notice. Entries are scholarly references for licensed TCM practitioners and students — not medical advice, and not a recommendation to self-prescribe. Chinese herbal formulas should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Content is an original editorial compilation by Cura x Cura, cross-checked against the cited references.