Vinegar Acetum (Ku Jiu)
Not yet categorizedWarm
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Traditional recorded function
Dissipate stasis and detoxify, descend qi and promote digestion, promote appetite, disperse water qi
1. Qi and blood diseases of the heart and abdomen, postpartum fainting due to blood, abdominal masses and phlegm aggregation, jaundice, and carbuncle swelling. 2. Sores of the mouth and tongue, accumulated blood from injury, and poisoning from grains, fish, meat, vegetables, ginger, and various insects.
Nature & taste
Warm
Meridians entered
StomachLiver
Herbal properties
WarmDescendingDispersingDrying
Found in these formulas
Astragalus, Peony, Cinnamon Twig, and Bitter Wine DecoctionAstragalus, Peony, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Bitter WineVinegar DecoctionVinegar Decoction