Wu Yao

Lindera, Wu Yao 乌药 SpicebushWu Yao (TCM) Lindera aggregataPhoto by KENPEI (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Lindera aggregata (syn. L. strychnifolia) (Official)L. chunii is also used. Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: J. Regulate Qi Uses: 1. Moves the Qi, Eases Pain:-chest, epigastric, abdominal or hypochondriac distention and pain, especially with Cold-Gastric Ulcers,…