frankincense
source
This product is the resin exuded from the bark of frankincense and other olive plants. It is divided into Somali frankincense and Ethiopian frankincense. Each frankincense is divided into frankincense beads and original frankincense.
Place of Origin
Mainly produced in Somalia, Ethiopia and southern Arabian Peninsula.
Harvesting processing
In spring, the skin of the trunk is cut from the bottom to the top in order, and a narrow groove is opened to make the resin exude from the wound and flow into the groove, and then it will coagulate into a hard lump after a few days. Sand impurities are often adhered to the ground, and the quality is relatively low.
Character identification
The product is long oval drop emulsion, round like particles or irregular lumps of different sizes. The larger is 2cm (frankincense beads) or 5cm (original frankincense). The surface is yellowish white, translucent, covered with yellowish white powder, and the color will be deepened if it is kept for a long time. It is brittle and softens in case of heat. The broken surface has a glassy or waxy luster. It has special fragrance and slightly bitter taste.
Decoction pieces
Vinegar frankincense: it looks like frankincense. The surface is dark yellow and oily. A little vinegar.
Tropism of sexual flavour
Bitterness, bitterness and warmth. Return to the heart, liver and spleen.
Performance characteristics
This product is pungent, fragrant, dispersive, bitter, heat relieving and unblocking. It mainly enters the heart, liver and spleen channels. It is known as an important medicine in the Department of trauma.
Effect
It can promote blood circulation, relieve pain, reduce swelling and generate muscle.
Indications of disease
(1) Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum stasis abdominal pain, chest and flank abdominal pain, bruise pain.
(2) Rheumatic arthralgia, contracture and numbness.
(3) A sore, swelling, pain, or ulceration that persists for a long time.
Usage and dosage
For internal use: fried, 3-5g; or into the pill, powder, should be fried to remove oil.
External use: appropriate amount, apply at the end of research.
Use note
This taste is bitter and invigorating blood. The decoction often makes the soup turbid. If you take it more, it is easy to vomit. Therefore, the dosage should not be too large. If you have weak stomach and nausea, you should take it carefully. If you are pregnant or have no blood stagnation, you should not take it. If you have a sore or a lot of pus, you should not apply it.