Sappanwood (Caesalpinia sappan)
苏木sū mùSumu
Caesalpinia sappan · Plant
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Indications
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy; may cause uterine contractions.
Indications
What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Sappanwood for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.
Amenorrhea & DysmenorrheaPostpartum Blood StasisStabbing Pain In Chest & AbdomenPain Due To External Injury Swelling
TCM actions
What the catalogue says Sappanwood does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.
Disperse Swelling & Relieve PainQuicken Blood & Dispel Stasis