Ammbergris
Ambra Grisea et Kogiae
Long Xian Xiang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; sour; astringent; warm

Part(s) used

Dried secretion in intestines of sperm whales

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To transform phlegm and calm asthma, move qi and dissipate binds, disinhibit water and free strangury.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Qi counterflow with cough and asthma, oppression in chest and qi bind, concretion conglomeration accumulation and gathering, pain in heart and abdomen, clouded spirit, strangury syndrome.