Chuan Mu xiang - Costuswurzel - Radix Vladimiriae

Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria-Wurzel) ist ein warmes, scharfes und bitteres Kraut, das in der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin (TCM) zur Regulierung des Qi, zur Linderung von Schmerzen und zur Förderung der Bewegung des Qi im Verdauungssystem geschätzt wird. Es wird aus der Wurzel der Vladimiria souliei und ist besonders wirksam bei Bauchschmerzen, Blähungen und Appetitlosigkeit, die durch Qi-Stagnation in Milz und Magen verursacht werden. Chuan Mu Xiang unterstützt auch die ordnungsgemäße Funktion von Leber und Gallenblase und lindert Beschwerden im Zusammenhang mit Feuchtigkeit oder Verstopfung in diesen Organen. Seine Fähigkeit, sowohl Qi zu bewegen als auch Schmerzen zu lindern, macht es zu einem vielseitigen Kraut für Verdauungs- und Unterleibsbeschwerden.
Funktionen & Vorteile
Moves Qi and Relieves PainEases abdominal pain, distension, and discomfort from Qi stagnation.
Promotes Digestion and Reduces BloatingImproves appetite and relieves fullness in the stomach and intestines.
Regulates Liver and Gallbladder QiEases flank pain, chest discomfort, and feelings of fullness from Qi obstruction.
Supports Intestinal FunctionHelps relieve diarrhea or dysentery related to dampness and stagnation.
Indications (Who Can Benefit from It?)✔ Individuals with bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort.✔ People with poor appetite from digestive stagnation.✔ Those with flank pain or chest tightness due to Liver Qi stagnation.✔ Patients with diarrhea or intestinal discomfort linked to dampness.
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in TCMTongue: Pale or slightly red with a thin coating, possibly greasy in dampness cases.Pulse: Wiry in Qi stagnation, slippery in dampness conditions.
Related TCM PatternsSpleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation – Causes bloating, distension, and poor appetite.Liver Qi Stagnation – Produces flank pain, chest tightness, and irritability.Damp Obstruction in the Middle Jiao – Leads to heaviness, sluggish digestion, and loose stools.
Clinical Applications (For Reference Only)Bloating and Indigestion – Promotes Qi flow and eases discomfort.Abdominal Pain – Relieves cramping from stagnation.Gallbladder Disorders – Reduces discomfort from dampness or Qi obstruction.Post-Meal Fullness – Improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
Common Herbal Formulas with Chuan Mu XiangOften combined with Bai Shao and Bai Zhu for digestive discomfort, or with Yu Jin and Zhi Ke for Liver and Gallbladder Qi regulation.
Precautions & ContraindicationsAvoid in cases of Yin deficiency with heat signs.Not suitable for individuals with significant Qi deficiency without stagnation.Avoid use during pregnancy unless advised by a practitioner.
Lifestyle & Dietary Recommendations✔ Eat warm, easily digestible meals to support Qi flow.✔ Avoid overeating or consuming excessive cold/raw foods.✔ Engage in light physical activity after meals to aid digestion.✔ Manage stress to prevent Liver Qi stagnation.
ConclusionChuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiria Root) is a warm, acrid, and bitter herb in TCM that moves Qi, relieves pain, and supports digestion. It is particularly useful for abdominal discomfort, bloating, poor appetite, and Liver or Gallbladder Qi stagnation.