Inula Root
Inulae Radix, Radix Inulae
Tu Mu Xiang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To fortify spleen and harmonize stomach, regulate qi and resolve depression, relieve pain and quiet fetus.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Distending pain in chest and rib-side, distending pain in stomach duct, vomiting and diarrhea, contusion in chest and rib-side, forking qi with pain, stirring fetus in pregnancy.