Ju He, 1lb

Primary Actions and Uses

• Regulates qi and alleviates pain: For epigastric or abdominal pain due to qi stagnation, especially from hernia disorders.
• Disperses nodules: For swelling and pain of the testicles, inguinal hernia, or other masses due to qi and phlegm accumulation.
• Reduces swelling: Applied internally for scrotal swelling or other localized swellings related to qi stagnation.

Context and Traditional Notes

• Bitter and neutral; enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Classified in TCM as an herb that regulates qi.
• Frequently used for hernia disorders, testicular swelling, or abdominal pain accompanied by qi stagnation.
• Sometimes ground into powder for topical use on swellings, though more often decocted for internal use.