Pogostemonis Herba (Guang Huo Xiang)

Alias: Pogostemonis Herba, Guang Huo Xiang, Patchouli Herb

Taste: Pungent, Sweet, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

The main components of Guang Huo Xiang (Pogostemonis Herba) have significant effects such as dispersing wind and cold, resolving dampness, releasing the exterior, regulating qi, and stopping vomiting. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by wind-cold-damp pathogens, such as colds, headaches, chills, and lack of sweating. Guang Huo Xiang works by dispersing wind and cold, resolving dampness, and helping to expel harmful factors like dampness and cold from the body, thus alleviating the symptoms of a cold.

Additionally, Guang Huo Xiang has digestive benefits, as it can regulate the spleen and stomach, promote digestion, and alleviate symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting due to dampness. It helps to improve the function of the spleen and stomach, promoting digestion and relieving gastrointestinal discomfort.

Modern research indicates that Guang Huo Xiang has antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. It helps to eliminate dampness and toxins from the body, strengthening the immune system and preventing infections. Guang Huo Xiang also has anti-inflammatory effects, making it beneficial for treating conditions like skin diseases, eczema, and other inflammatory conditions caused by damp-heat.